MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
incorrect bolts fitted to f/n/s lower ball joint.
underside dirty hampering inspection
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P540 VBB is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P540 VBB, 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 P540 VBB registered?
P540 VBB is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 September 1996.
Is P540 VBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P540 VBB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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