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P98 WGG

1997 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,945 mi
Last recorded259,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 WGG
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 259,945 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 259,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 250,567 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 250,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 241,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 231,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 231,916 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 222,497 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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P98 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P98 WGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P98 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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