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N612 AOM

1996 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 AOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,909 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 22,836 miles

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

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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N612 AOM is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N612 AOM, 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 N612 AOM registered?

N612 AOM is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N612 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 AOM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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