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P827 EOM

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

312,746 mi
Last recorded312,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 EOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 312,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 307,086 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 307,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing trunnion (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 300,077 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

slight oil leak around rear diff area

Pass 20 Jan 2016 292,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 280,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 280,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 271,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 261,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 251,428 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 242,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 231,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 220,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 204,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 189,854 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 189,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

underseal hampering inspection of underside

Pass 26 Jan 2006 176,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 176,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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P827 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P827 EOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P827 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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