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P275 HMF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 HMF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,722 miles

brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear

no passenger seat pads fitted to rear ...belts used to hold storage only

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear

no passenger seat pads fitted to rear ...belts used to hold storage only

Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 200,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 182,978 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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P275 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P275 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 P275 HMF registered?

P275 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P275 HMF safe to buy?

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