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P717 WCN

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,502 mi
Last recorded280,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 WCN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 280,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 310,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 310,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 310,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 310,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 301,300 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 310,330 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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P717 WCN is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 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 P717 WCN, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P717 WCN registered?

P717 WCN is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P717 WCN safe to buy?

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