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P681 GVP

1997 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,342 mi
Last recorded189,342 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 GVP
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 189,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 183,809 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 183,793 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

interior mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 172,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 155,031 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 154,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel pipes n/s/r corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 133,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 133,445 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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P681 GVP is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P681 GVP, 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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P681 GVP is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P681 GVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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