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N573 BMK

1995 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,396 mi
Last recorded177,396 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 BMK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 177,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 176,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 174,034 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 174,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both brake ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected power steering pipe inadequately secured (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules corroded and casing perished but not excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt mechanism ratchet slightly sticking but works correctly

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under body and brake pipes have been fully under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2017 172,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 164,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 158,321 miles

Advise drivers door lock damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2014 158,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise drivers door lock damaged

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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N573 BMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N573 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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N573 BMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 11 December 1995.

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