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P440 FDA

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 FDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008
Fail 11 Sep 2008 291,533 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 272,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 254,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 254,240 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 245,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 229,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 215,998 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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P440 FDA is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red 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 P440 FDA, 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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How do I check the history of P440 FDA?

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What year was P440 FDA registered?

P440 FDA is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P440 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 FDA 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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