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N170 BOK

1996 Metrocab Auto

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

302,294 mi
Last recorded302,294 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 BOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 302,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 302,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

air filter housing loose broken mountings

diesel fuel cap damaged but still sealing

handbrake cable nearside insecured

headlight glass offside holed but not upsetting pattern

Pass 7 Apr 2006 263,912 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 263,893 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

park brake warning light not working

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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N170 BOK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 N170 BOK, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N170 BOK registered?

N170 BOK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N170 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 BOK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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