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N839 CMG

1996 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

464,674 mi
Last recorded464,674 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 CMG
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 464,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 460,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 460,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 439,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 434,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 419,407 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 419,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 413,317 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 413,217 miles

Centre Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N839 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N839 CMG, 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 N839 CMG registered?

N839 CMG is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N839 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N839 CMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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