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P252 XHS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

500,000 mi
Last recorded500,000 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 XHS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 500,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 500,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P252 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P252 XHS, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P252 XHS registered?

P252 XHS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P252 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 XHS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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