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P426 NOH

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,216 mi
Last recorded209,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 NOH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2011 209,216 miles

Fan belt worn

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side front mirror class cracked

Off side front lower cooper pin adrift

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 209,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 209,213 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrsion has begun on all under body componets.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 209,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in near side and off side front king pins

slight play in both front wheels

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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P426 NOH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P426 NOH, 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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P426 NOH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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