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P733 NLF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,992 mi
Last recorded146,992 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 NLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 146,992 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 146,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2013 146,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 146,806 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 312,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 312,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 305,320 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 305,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 299,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 293,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 293,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 286,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 286,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 282,502 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 282,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P733 NLF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P733 NLF, 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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P733 NLF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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