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P668 MLH

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 MLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering belt rubbing chassie

Fail 11 Nov 2009

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering belt rubbing chassie

Pass 20 Nov 2008 195,411 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 195,411 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 164,145 miles

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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P668 MLH is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 P668 MLH, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P668 MLH registered?

P668 MLH is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P668 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 MLH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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