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P451 FDA

1996 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,859 mi
Last recorded25,859 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 FDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,859 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 258,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 258,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 759,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 240,103 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 239,338 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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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P451 FDA is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P451 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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What year was P451 FDA registered?

P451 FDA is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P451 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 FDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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