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P670 MLH

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,266 mi
Last recorded347,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 MLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 347,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 347,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 343,429 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 343,414 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P670 MLH is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P670 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 P670 MLH registered?

P670 MLH is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P670 MLH safe to buy?

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