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P24 LRV

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

374,789 mi
Last recorded374,789 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 LRV
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 374,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 347,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 347,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 310,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 318,022 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/f tyre close to fouling subframe on full right lock

Pass 21 Apr 2006 287,724 miles

slight twist in f/o/s brake hose.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 287,712 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes are rusty

dampness around fuel tank

engine not reaching full rpm during emissions test

n/s hand brake cable is fouling n/s rear shock absorber

n/s rear leaf spring mounting bracket fixing bolts have no locking devices fitted

o/s hand brake cable casing is split

rear service brake performances are on limit

slight leak from steering box

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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P24 LRV is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P24 LRV, 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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What year was P24 LRV registered?

P24 LRV is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P24 LRV safe to buy?

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