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N717 XVU

1995 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,182 mi
Last recorded184,182 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 XVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 184,182 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 184,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 164,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,000 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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N717 XVU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N717 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N717 XVU registered?

N717 XVU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is N717 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N717 XVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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