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P117 MLU

1996 Metrocab Manual

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

421,013 mi
Last recorded421,013 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MLU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 421,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

slight play offside front lower trunnion assembly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 407,438 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut sheared off

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut inefective

Fail 2 Sep 2008 407,434 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut sheared off

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut not locked/inefective

Fail 27 Aug 2008 407,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut sheared off

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear leaf spring mounting bracket nut not locked/inefective

Pass 17 Aug 2007 388,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front flexible brake hose securing bracket insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2007 388,053 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front flexible brake hose securing bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2006 383,251 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 381,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P117 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P117 MLU, 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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P117 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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