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N709 GLX

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

249,275 mi
Last recorded249,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 GLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 249,275 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 249,273 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 249,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 249,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2007 249,228 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 May 2007 249,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2007 249,209 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fresh underseal hampering inspection

play in n/s front kingpin

Pass 9 May 2006 249,169 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 249,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake pipe across rear axle poorly secured.

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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N709 GLX is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 N709 GLX, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N709 GLX is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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