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P823 EOM

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

286,536 mi
Last recorded286,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 EOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 286,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 265,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 265,718 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 241,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 213,039 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 212,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 183,682 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 182,996 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P823 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P823 EOM, 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 P823 EOM registered?

P823 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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