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N740 HLX

1996 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,552 mi
Last recorded294,552 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 HLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 294,552 miles

alternator belt worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 294,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 244,782 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 197,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 197,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 180,191 miles

n/s front bearing getting worn

o/s front top bush starting to wair

Pass 1 Jun 2006 160,235 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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