MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside idle arm bush worn
oil leak from steering box
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside idle arm bush worn
oil leak from steering box
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exessive diff. oil leak
nearside rear lights faulty
rear exhaust mountings worn
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exessive diff. oil leak
nearside rear lights faulty
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear exhaust mountings worn
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drivers seat worn
engine,gearbox & diff oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat worn
engine, gearbox & diff oil leak
offside rear brake slight inbalance
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P557 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P557 OLM, 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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P557 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P557 OLM safe to buy?
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