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P877 PLB

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,930 mi
Last recorded240,930 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 PLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 240,930 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 240,839 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 215,632 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 215,514 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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P877 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P877 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 P877 PLB registered?

P877 PLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P877 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 PLB shows 4 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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