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W656 JNC

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

377,895 mi
Last recorded377,895 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 JNC
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 377,895 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 376,573 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 341,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 312,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 299,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 282,660 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 282,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Aug 2010 272,884 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 272,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 254,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 248,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 239,888 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 239,852 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 228,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 195,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 195,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2006 180,081 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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W656 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W656 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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W656 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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