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P636 KOM

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

361,792 mi
Last recorded361,792 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 KOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 361,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 361,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 346,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 346,185 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 325,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 325,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 307,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 307,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight travel in brake pedal

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake & fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2007 307,122 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake & fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 284,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 284,534 miles

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

Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P636 KOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P636 KOM, 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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P636 KOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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