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P687 GVP

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

557,240 mi
Last recorded557,240 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 GVP
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 557,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise the driver on body/paint work

body and chassis covered in under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2020 550,164 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible fuel lift pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake low effort but met efficiency at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2019 533,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 518,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 501,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 484,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 467,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 467,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 152,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 441,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 432,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 424,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 414,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 403,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 391,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 377,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 377,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 364,640 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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P687 GVP is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P687 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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What year was P687 GVP registered?

P687 GVP is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P687 GVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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