MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P596 NLB registered?
P596 NLB is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P596 NLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P596 NLB shows 8 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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