MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded but not leaking
front centre and rear body supports corroded
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded but not leaking
front centre and rear body supports corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
water leak/ indictor switch loose
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P842 OTR 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 75%.
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 P842 OTR, 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 P842 OTR registered?
P842 OTR is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 23 June 1997.
Is P842 OTR safe to buy?
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