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P470 FDA

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

373,924 mi
Last recorded373,924 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 FDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 373,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 373,890 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 362,098 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 362,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 354,746 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 337,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 313,979 miles

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

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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P470 FDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P470 FDA, 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 P470 FDA registered?

P470 FDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P470 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 FDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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