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P103 WGG

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

254,428 mi
Last recorded254,428 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 WGG
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 254,428 miles

has slight play in both kingpins

Pass 1 Mar 2011 243,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 243,147 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 231,132 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch not working

centre prop bearing worn

chassis rusted

fuel pipes rusted

inner sills rusted

movement in osr drop link

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight earth fault at rear lights

steering box damp

Fail 12 Aug 2010 231,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch not working

centre prop bearing worn

chassis rusted

fuel pipes rusted

inner sills rusted

movement in osr drop link

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight earth fault at rear lights

steering box damp

Pass 24 Aug 2009 228,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 208,363 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight lift in n/s front lower steering swivel

Fail 29 Jul 2008 208,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight lift in n/s front lower steering swivel

Pass 14 Aug 2007 198,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 198,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 197,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 197,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 197,493 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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P103 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 WGG, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P103 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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