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P596 NLB

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

281,245 mi
Last recorded281,245 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 NLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 281,245 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 281,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 248,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 248,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 228,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 213,610 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 213,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 213,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P596 NLB is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P596 NLB, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P596 NLB is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P596 NLB safe to buy?

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