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P719 WCN

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,755 mi
Last recorded256,755 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 WCN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 256,755 miles

excess water and oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 256,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

excess water and oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 229,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 217,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

evidence of corrosion to the underbody metal ellements

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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P719 WCN is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P719 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 P719 WCN registered?

P719 WCN is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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