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N613 EBY

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,572 mi
Last recorded254,572 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN613 EBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 254,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 236,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 235,786 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 218,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 218,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 204,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 193,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 181,986 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 181,976 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 166,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 166,472 miles

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

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 154,196 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 153,682 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 132,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 133,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

o/s/f sub frame mounting bush worn

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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N613 EBY is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N613 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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N613 EBY is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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