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P277 HMF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,752 mi
Last recorded273,752 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 HMF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 273,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 253,128 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2009 238,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 238,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 224,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 209,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 209,762 miles

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 188,091 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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P277 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P277 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P277 HMF registered?

P277 HMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P277 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 HMF shows 8 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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