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R569 JTN

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,051 mi
Last recorded245,051 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 JTN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 245,051 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 245,010 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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R569 JTN is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R569 JTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R569 JTN registered?

R569 JTN is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R569 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R569 JTN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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