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P779 OPO

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

281,572 mi
Last recorded281,572 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 OPO
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2010 281,572 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet felt needs securing

Boot requires attention

Corrosion all fuel pipes

Corrosion to chassis

Drives seat in very poor condition (requires seat cover)

Excessive rubbish in drivers area

Front bumber requires attention

General condition of taxi Very Poor

General corrosion exhaust

Lift both front King pins

NSR door requires attention

NSR seat belt cover loose

NSR tyre low air

NSR window wont open

NSR wing requires attention

Nail OSR

OS weather strip requires attention

Oil Leak from engine

Play rear wheel bearings

Rear door rubbers split and not fited correctly

Rear lights in cab not working

Requires 2 rear lamp units

Roof lining in very poor condition

Vehicle needs a good clean and polish

rear bumper requires attention

Pass 13 Feb 2009 275,586 miles

ADVISE N/S INNER TRACK ROS END MOVEMENT

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 12 Feb 2009 275,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE N/S INNER TRACK ROS END MOVEMENT

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 265,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly perished

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2008 265,161 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2008 265,098 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 264,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 253,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 252,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 240,031 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Outer rim of steering wheel taped up

Fail 20 Mar 2006 239,997 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 239,949 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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P779 OPO is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P779 OPO, 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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P779 OPO is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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