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N818 TOF

1995 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

292,689 mi
Last recorded292,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 TOF
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 292,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 282,762 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 269,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 266,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 261,238 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 261,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 255,270 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 247,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 229,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 212,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 208,682 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 208,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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N818 TOF is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N818 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 N818 TOF registered?

N818 TOF is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N818 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 TOF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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