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R977 TRK

1997 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

317,885 mi
Last recorded317,885 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 TRK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 317,885 miles

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

power steering belt wrong

Pass 6 Feb 2010 288,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 282,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 276,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 276,800 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 276,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 235,708 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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R977 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R977 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R977 TRK registered?

R977 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R977 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 TRK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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