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P510 LLL

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

384,872 mi
Last recorded384,872 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 LLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 384,872 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both sides front king pins have vertical play

Fail 2 Nov 2010 384,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

HACKNEY TEST>>> Meter test not carried out due to condition of vehicle

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

bodywork and paint in very poor condition,

both sides front king pins have vertical play

corrosion holes in nearside front inner wing ( not within prescribed areas)

front and rear bumpers cracked

rear edge of bonnet loose ( play in hinge mounts)

roof lining in drivers cab area hanging down

Pass 28 Oct 2009 362,945 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock bushes slightly perished

slight play n/s/f king pin

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Oct 2008 339,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear shock bottom bushes perished

Fail 24 Oct 2008 338,707 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shock bottom bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 311,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 311,477 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Movement in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 283,924 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2005 266,490 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2005 266,429 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 263,669 miles

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

slight movement in n/s and o/s/f top and bottom king pin swivel joints

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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P510 LLL is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 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 P510 LLL, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P510 LLL registered?

P510 LLL is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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