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P702 XFT

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

421,184 mi
Last recorded421,184 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 XFT
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 421,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 401,901 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 401,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P702 XFT is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P702 XFT, 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 P702 XFT registered?

P702 XFT is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P702 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 XFT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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