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P261 XHS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

465,836 mi
Last recorded465,836 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 XHS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 465,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 465,719 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 461,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 461,536 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 447,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 427,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 408,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 394,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 394,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 384,769 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 384,769 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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P261 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 XHS registered?

P261 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P261 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 XHS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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