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N519 BNF

1996 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN519 BNF
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 123,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 123,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 110,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes across rear axle are rusty

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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N519 BNF is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N519 BNF, 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 N519 BNF registered?

N519 BNF is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N519 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N519 BNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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