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P862 PLB

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

390,936 mi
Last recorded390,936 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 PLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 390,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 390,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

adjuster end rod of handbrake cable bent

fuel and temperature guges not seen to work on test

remaining steel fuel pipe badly corroded

some visual smoke emissions,within limits at test

Fail 23 Apr 2009 378,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 378,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 361,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 358,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 341,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 320,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 299,607 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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P862 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P862 PLB, 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 P862 PLB registered?

P862 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P862 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 PLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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