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P828 EOM

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

501,097 mi
Last recorded501,097 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 EOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 501,097 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 481,402 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 481,402 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 467,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 467,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 441,441 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 441,208 miles

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

n/s/f wheel balance rubbing aganist suspension

o/s/f wheel balance rubbing aganist o/s/f suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2006 404,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 403,520 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 403,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight imbalance in front brakes

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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P828 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P828 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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What year was P828 EOM registered?

P828 EOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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