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P858 HJW

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

279,987 mi
Last recorded279,987 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 HJW
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 279,987 miles

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

front wiper blade rubbers split

fuel tank rear support strap corrodid

Fail 2 Dec 2008 279,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

front wiper blade rubbers split

fuel pipe at o/s/r slightly corrodid (marked with chalk

fuel tank rear support strap corrodid

Pass 30 Nov 2007 258,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on engine

steering box has slight leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 258,664 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on engine

steering box has slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 253,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 243,223 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 240,015 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 240,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

spare tyre defective

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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P858 HJW 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 62.5%.

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 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 P858 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P858 HJW is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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