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N33 KFB

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

431,431 mi
Last recorded431,431 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 KFB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 431,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,630 miles

Vechiles exhaust hangs low but not insucure

Fail 31 Mar 2014 17,630 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Vechiles exhaust hangs low but not insucure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 300,207 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 300,207 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 386,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 370,802 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 370,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 360,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 360,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 352,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 339,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 333,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 324,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 324,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 311,273 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some binding on front brakes but acceptable as tested

Fail 24 Nov 2009 311,163 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some binding on front brakes but acceptable as tested

Pass 20 Nov 2008 291,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank brackets badly corroded but secure at test.

possible leak over right rear brake backplate,no obvious effect on brake efforts at test.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 291,341 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank brackets badly corroded but secure at test.

possible leak over right rear brake backplate,no obvious effect on brake efforts at test.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 264,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 234,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 208,964 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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N33 KFB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N33 KFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N33 KFB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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