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P705 MOM

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,216 mi
Last recorded213,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 MOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 213,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 196,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 180,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 180,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 162,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 148,977 miles

fuel pipes rusty o/s/r

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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P705 MOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P705 MOM, 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 P705 MOM registered?

P705 MOM is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P705 MOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 MOM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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