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P639 KOM

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

494,920 mi
Last recorded494,920 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 KOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 494,920 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 May 2016 494,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over axel (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2015 471,520 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust corroded

steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 11 Apr 2014 448,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 448,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 May 2013 428,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet hinges insecure

centre & rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 428,142 miles

bonnet hinges insecure

centre & rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 410,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 392,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 364,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 336,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 307,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 307,373 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 283,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 254,566 miles

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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P639 KOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P639 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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P639 KOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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