MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
rear brake & fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P853 HJW 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 50%.
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 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 P853 HJW, 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 P853 HJW registered?
P853 HJW is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 13 November 1996.
Is P853 HJW safe to buy?
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