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P302 OLC

1997 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,373 mi
Last recorded177,373 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 OLC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 177,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 177,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hackney failures.... roof lining in passenger compartment torn and tatty....excessive engine oil leak.... For Hire sign not fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 163,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 147,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 147,707 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 147,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P302 OLC is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P302 OLC, 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 P302 OLC registered?

P302 OLC is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P302 OLC shows 6 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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