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M417 GGE

1995 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

405,268 mi
Last recorded405,268 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 GGE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 405,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 405,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 376,116 miles

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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M417 GGE is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 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 M417 GGE, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M417 GGE registered?

M417 GGE is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M417 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 GGE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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