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P745 UNS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,985 mi
Last recorded283,985 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 UNS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 283,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 283,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 270,245 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 256,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 246,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 246,938 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 244,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 244,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 240,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 229,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 229,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 May 2005 217,101 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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P745 UNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P745 UNS, 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 P745 UNS registered?

P745 UNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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