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P423 NOH

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

508,189 mi
Last recorded508,189 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 NOH
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 508,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering box damp (poss leak)

warp on n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Apr 2008 484,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 484,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 461,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 449,043 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to brake pipe's

Fail 26 Apr 2006 449,039 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to brake pipe's

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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P423 NOH is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P423 NOH, 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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P423 NOH is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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