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N964 WNA

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,179 mi
Last recorded206,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 WNA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 206,179 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 205,437 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 191,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 190,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 178,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 178,375 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 158,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 130,652 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel lines correded

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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N964 WNA is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N964 WNA, 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 N964 WNA registered?

N964 WNA is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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