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P551 OLM

1997 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

448,712 mi
Last recorded448,712 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 OLM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 448,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 448,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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P551 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 264,273 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 P551 OLM, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P551 OLM registered?

P551 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P551 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 OLM 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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