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P270 HMF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,240 mi
Last recorded154,240 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 HMF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2010 154,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 154,240 miles

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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P270 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P270 HMF, 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 P270 HMF registered?

P270 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P270 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 HMF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P270 HMF have outstanding finance?

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