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P857 PLB

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,941 mi
Last recorded265,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 PLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 265,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 265,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 262,952 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 248,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 248,461 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 246,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 228,374 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 228,369 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel and brake pipes corroded

servo hose damaged

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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P857 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P857 PLB, 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 P857 PLB registered?

P857 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P857 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 PLB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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