MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
294,552 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alternator belt worn
slight engine oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
alternator belt worn
slight engine oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s rear hub seal leaking oil
slight blow from front silencer
n/s front bearing getting worn
o/s front top bush starting to wair
front discs wearing
n/s mirror cracked
n/s rear back plate damp
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N740 HLX is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 N740 HLX, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of N740 HLX?
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What year was N740 HLX registered?
N740 HLX is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is N740 HLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N740 HLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N740 HLX have outstanding finance?
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