MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,119 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
alternator and power steering belts slight cracks
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear fuel pipes corroded
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
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N388 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 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 N388 JLK, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N388 JLK registered?
N388 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 17 June 1996.
Is N388 JLK safe to buy?
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