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P861 HJW

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

358,477 mi
Last recorded358,477 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 HJW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 358,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 351,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 351,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 331,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 321,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 304,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 304,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 284,648 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 284,582 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 275,529 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 275,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 275,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 275,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 264,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle has a small oil leak

steering box has slight lift at linkage arm

Fail 27 Sep 2011 264,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle has a small oil leak

steering box has slight lift at linkage arm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 254,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 254,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 254,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 254,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 254,197 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 254,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 254,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 248,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 231,843 miles

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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P861 HJW is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 264,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P861 HJW, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P861 HJW registered?

P861 HJW is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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