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P246 NOY

1997 Metrocab Auto

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

408,850 mi
Last recorded408,850 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 NOY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 408,850 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 392,947 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 378,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 367,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 367,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 197,670 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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P246 NOY is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P246 NOY, 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 P246 NOY registered?

P246 NOY is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P246 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 NOY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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