MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
390,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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