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W683 JNC

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

429,224 mi
Last recorded429,224 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 JNC
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 429,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 429,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured snapped (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 429,153 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door hinge insecure boot (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear outer tyre wall in poor condition

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 415,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 409,568 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 409,547 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor cage (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 405,067 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 405,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end(split pin missing) (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor cage (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end(split pin missing) (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track bar (lock nut) (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 400,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 400,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 394,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 389,948 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 389,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 385,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 385,795 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 382,732 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 382,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 375,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 375,266 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 366,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 356,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 346,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 335,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 222,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 222,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W683 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 W683 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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W683 JNC is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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