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W679 JNC

2000 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

325,141 mi
Last recorded325,141 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 JNC
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 325,141 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,612 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,290 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Exhaust corroding

Nearside washer misaligned

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,660 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 1,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 231,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 820 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 741 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 384,749 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 380,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 375,646 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 375,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 368,934 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 368,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 364,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 357,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 350,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 350,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 341,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 322,323 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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W679 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W679 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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W679 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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