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W653 JNC

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

479,729 mi
Last recorded479,729 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 JNC
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 479,729 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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

chip in the screen

engine slightly smokie on high revs

front number plate cracked

play in the n/s trunion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 464,833 miles

play in steering joints

play in the steering joints o/s

Pass 23 Aug 2012 437,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 423,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 395,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 395,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 302,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 332,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 304,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front n/s tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 272,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 236,977 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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W653 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 322,132 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 W653 JNC, 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 26 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W653 JNC registered?

W653 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W653 JNC safe to buy?

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