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P105 WGG

1997 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

311,401 mi
Last recorded311,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 WGG
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 311,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 311,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all under vehicle has been undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seatbelt buckle outer casing missin but still works

front discs worn

n/s rear brake pipe has wrong unions fitted but not leaking

noise from diff

prop shaft centre rubber perished

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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P105 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P105 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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P105 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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