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N741 DRW

1996 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

327,621 mi
Last recorded327,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 DRW
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 327,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 327,621 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 322,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 313,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 306,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 298,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 290,047 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 290,047 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 280,927 miles

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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N741 DRW is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N741 DRW, 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 N741 DRW registered?

N741 DRW is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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