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N597 EBY

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,489 mi
Last recorded299,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 EBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 299,489 miles

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

front to rear and rear fuel pip[es heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 299,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

4) passenger compartment heater not working 5) fuel guage not working 6) temperature guage not working 7) excessive engine oil leak 8) meter not tested due to brake condition / unknown fuel level

8) plate, table of fares and complaint card not displayed

HACKNEY CARRIAGE FAILURES,, 1) for hire sign in nearside not working 2) nearside rear seat base torn 3) roof lining dirty/stained

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear and rear fuel pip[es heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 281,935 miles

Engine not reaching maximum governed speed

Rear spring leaves spread

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Slight play in N/S and O/S king pin assemblies

Fail 30 Oct 2009 281,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear spring leaves spread

Slight play in N/S and O/S king pin assemblies

Pass 31 Oct 2008 261,746 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear diff seal damp

Pass 30 Nov 2007 240,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm main bolts drilled through and splitt pins put in

n/s/f king pin slight movement

n/s/f track rod gator split

o/s/f outer track rod end gator splitt

rear exhaust mount splitt

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2007 240,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm main bolts drilled through and splitt pins put in

n/s/f king pin slight movement

n/s/f track rod gator split

o/s/f outer track rod end gator splitt

rear exhaust mount splitt

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2007 240,305 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 240,305 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 240,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 219,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 218,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N597 EBY is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 225,899 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N597 EBY, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N597 EBY is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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