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M277 POJ

1995 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

297,310 mi
Last recorded297,310 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 POJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 297,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 296,852 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

centre propshaft bearing worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 284,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 236,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 236,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M277 POJ is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M277 POJ, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M277 POJ registered?

M277 POJ is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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