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P108 WGG

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 WGG
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 167,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 186,551 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 186,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake drum oval

rear brakes inbalance

slight kink o/s/f brake pipe

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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P108 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P108 WGG, 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 P108 WGG registered?

P108 WGG is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P108 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 WGG 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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