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N852 CMG

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,615 mi
Last recorded248,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 CMG
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 248,615 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 248,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 238,231 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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N852 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N852 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 N852 CMG registered?

N852 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N852 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 CMG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N852 CMG have outstanding finance?

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