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N557 BMK

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,235 mi
Last recorded307,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 BMK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 307,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 307,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 304,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 304,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 301,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 298,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 294,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 289,243 miles

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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N557 BMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N557 BMK, 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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What year was N557 BMK registered?

N557 BMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N557 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 BMK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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