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N923 YOC

1996 Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

277,323 mi
Last recorded277,323 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 YOC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 277,323 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 277,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 268,357 miles

Lights on cage Xmas type

OS mirror has stick on glass

OSF screen damage

OSR centre seat base starting to show signs on rust

Slight bind rear brakes

Steering wheel cover loose

Fail 1 Mar 2010 268,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lights on cage Xmas type

OS mirror has stick on glass

OSF screen damage

OSR centre seat base starting to show signs on rust

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind rear brakes

Steering wheel cover loose

Pass 17 Sep 2009 257,896 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

right door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 257,890 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

right door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 247,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 247,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 234,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 228,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 219,294 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 212,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 202,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 198,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 193,501 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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N923 YOC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N923 YOC, 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 N923 YOC registered?

N923 YOC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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