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R972 TRK

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,416 mi
Last recorded273,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 TRK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 273,416 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 273,416 miles

Centre Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 263,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 263,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 254,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 245,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 226,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 206,890 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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R972 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R972 TRK, 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 R972 TRK registered?

R972 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R972 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 TRK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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