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N924 YOC

1996 Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

289,497 mi
Last recorded289,497 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN924 YOC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 289,497 miles

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

windscreen damage

Fail 10 Sep 2012 289,497 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Mar 2012 284,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 284,648 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 280,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OSF & OSR tyres cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 280,213 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OSF & OSR tyres cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 276,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 275,012 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play NSF wheel

Steering wheel cover loose

Fail 15 Apr 2010 275,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play NSF wheel

Steering wheel cover loose

Pass 19 Nov 2009 268,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 268,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 263,977 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 263,977 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 251,973 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 251,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 261,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 239,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 230,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 220,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 208,262 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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N924 YOC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N924 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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N924 YOC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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