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P866 PLB

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,053 mi
Last recorded291,053 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 PLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 291,053 miles

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

one int light not working.

Pass 17 May 2011 280,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 271,219 miles

batt light on

play in osf trunion

slight plat front w/brgs

Pass 28 May 2010 260,825 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 260,823 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 251,996 miles

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

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

indicator switch loose/worn,passable as seen

slight cracking to p/steering drive belt

Fail 25 Nov 2009 251,968 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

indicator switch loose/worn,passable as seen

slight cracking to p/steering drive belt

Pass 2 Jun 2009 246,261 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 246,261 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 238,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 238,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2008 232,418 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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P866 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P866 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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P866 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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