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P191 MPO

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

299,059 mi
Last recorded299,059 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 MPO
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 299,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 299,050 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 298,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 324,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 323,375 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 289,233 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drive belts cracking badly

imbalance on rear brakes(o/s lazyest)

n/s/r leaf spring front eye bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking in tread area and has a screw in it

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones-inner bushes split and worn

o/s/f brake pipe worn flat in one area(strongly recommend replacement)

o/s/r intermediate brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

power steering box/hoses damp/oily

prop shaft centre bush/bearing worn

rear diff leaking oil

rear leaf springs corroded

wiper arm linkages worn

Fail 3 Mar 2009 289,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drive belts cracking badly

imbalance on rear brakes(o/s lazyest)

movement in o/s/f shock absorber top arm

n/s/r leaf spring front eye bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking in tread area and has a screw in it

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones-inner bushes split and worn

o/s/r intermediate brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

power steering box/hoses damp/oily

prop shaft centre bush/bearing worn

rear diff leaking oil

rear leaf springs corroded

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 271,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 271,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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P191 MPO is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P191 MPO, 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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P191 MPO is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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