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N670 EUE

1996 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN670 EUE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,080 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 70,050 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Some imbalance on rear braking effort

Some oil contamination of O/S/F brake hose and suspension bushes

Some wear in both king pins and bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,050 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Efficiency on N/S/R brake poor

Front brake discs worn

O/S/F inner brake hose oil soaked

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs worn

O/S/F inner brake hose oil soaked

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,050 miles

Bad corrosion on body stiffners near body mounts

Front brake imbalance 24%

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Number plate lights discoured.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,050 miles

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

split pin loose nearside suspension arm

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe ends corroded

check nearside front pad pin complete

creak offside rear wheel when rotated

nearside front split pin loose

offside front headlight aim low

offside rear spring clamp loose

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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N670 EUE 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 66.7%.

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 N670 EUE, 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 N670 EUE registered?

N670 EUE is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N670 EUE safe to buy?

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