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P966 GMF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,592 mi
Last recorded239,592 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 GMF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 239,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 233,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 233,103 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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P966 GMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 P966 GMF, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P966 GMF registered?

P966 GMF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P966 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 GMF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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