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N813 TOF

1995 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

350,905 mi
Last recorded350,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 TOF
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 350,905 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 350,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 334,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 334,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 312,165 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 312,165 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

bonnet cabie snaped

Pass 3 Nov 2006 291,337 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 291,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside bumper cap insurcure

offside king pin slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2005 272,929 miles

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

engine oil leak

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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N813 TOF is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N813 TOF, 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 N813 TOF registered?

N813 TOF is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N813 TOF safe to buy?

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