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P410 EVU

1996 Metrocab Manual

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

395,872 mi
Last recorded395,872 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 EVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 395,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in front king pins

wear in front brake pad retaining pins

Pass 7 Jul 2016 395,515 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 395,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 393,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 392,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2011 391,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 391,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 119,360 miles

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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P410 EVU is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P410 EVU, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P410 EVU registered?

P410 EVU is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P410 EVU safe to buy?

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