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N848 CMG

1996 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,535 mi
Last recorded287,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 CMG
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 287,535 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 287,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroding

n/side front track rod end gaiter split

no reverse lamps

o/side rear upper sidelight inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 280,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Paint going dull

Pass 27 Jan 2010 273,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 273,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 264,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bolt on inner rail not fully secured.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 264,689 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front bolt on inner rail not fully secured.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 255,442 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 255,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 246,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 234,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 226,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 214,848 miles

offside headlamp not as bright as nearside

Pass 2 Aug 2006 200,903 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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N848 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N848 CMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N848 CMG registered?

N848 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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