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P269 NOY

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 NOY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,942 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,837 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,717 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,706 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P269 NOY is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P269 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 P269 NOY registered?

P269 NOY is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P269 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 NOY shows 9 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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