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N770 AMM

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

471,715 mi
Last recorded471,715 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 AMM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 471,715 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

engine oil leaking out of exhaust

rear diff is noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 100,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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N770 AMM is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N770 AMM, 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 N770 AMM registered?

N770 AMM is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N770 AMM safe to buy?

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