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P862 HJW

1997 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

265,402 mi
Last recorded265,402 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 HJW
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 265,402 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 265,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mount missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 249,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 249,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 188,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 181,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 171,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 159,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 148,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 147,892 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight steering box oil leak

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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P862 HJW is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P862 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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P862 HJW is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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