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P124 MLU

1996 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,517 mi
Last recorded183,517 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 MLU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 183,517 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe has had weld repair

injector leak off pipe damp

slight damage to body

Fail 20 May 2009 183,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe has had weld repair

injector leak off pipe damp

slight damage to body

Pass 16 May 2008 157,433 miles

Movement in front subframe bushs

Welding repair done to nearside front subframe

movement in steering joints

slight free play in steering & knock ?

Fail 14 May 2008 157,433 miles

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

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

Movement in front subframe bushs

Welding repair done to nearside front subframe

movement in steering joints

slight free play in steering & knock ?

Pass 6 Jun 2007 256,365 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 256,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 223,478 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 222,464 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P124 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Green 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 P124 MLU, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P124 MLU registered?

P124 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P124 MLU safe to buy?

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