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P259 XHS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,438 mi
Last recorded248,438 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 XHS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 248,438 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 231,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 222,420 miles

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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P259 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P259 XHS, 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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What year was P259 XHS registered?

P259 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P259 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 XHS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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