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N795 RFT

1996 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

336,387 mi
Last recorded336,387 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 RFT
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 336,387 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 336,370 miles

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

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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N795 RFT is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N795 RFT, 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 N795 RFT registered?

N795 RFT is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N795 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N795 RFT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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