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P875 PLB

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

400,502 mi
Last recorded400,502 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 PLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 400,502 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f & n/s/f kingpins worn & slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 400,489 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension lower joints worn & lift not excessive

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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P875 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P875 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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P875 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P875 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 PLB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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