MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
334,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N698 XVU is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 225,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N698 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N698 XVU registered?
N698 XVU is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 November 1995.
Is N698 XVU safe to buy?
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