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R790 FNS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 FNS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,665cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 166,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 147,166 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wheel trims do not match TAXI TEST

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 357,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 351,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 347,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 343,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 332,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 322,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 309,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 300,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 300,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 291,153 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 283,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 268,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 264,380 miles

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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R790 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R790 FNS, 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 R790 FNS registered?

R790 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R790 FNS safe to buy?

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