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P567 OLM

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,187 mi
Last recorded175,187 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 OLM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 175,187 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear shocker bushes are perished

The vehicles body has bee changed

Pass 24 Dec 2020 167,418 miles

OS NS rear shocker bushes worn / perished

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

The body of the vehicle has been modifyed

Tow bar missing at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2020 167,416 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

OS NS rear shocker bushes worn / perished

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

The body of the vehicle has been modifyed

Tow bar missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,200 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 158,518 miles

Both front flexes slightly stretched

Signs of an old fuel leak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 158,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged one (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bush missing and subframe misaligned (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanbrake cable one strand broken, advise renewal (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front brake pads n/s/f look very low advise inspection /renewal

front suspension joints require greasing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 156,837 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear body

drivers seat damaged

fuel filler neck hose perished

general corrosion around leaf springs

play detected in both front stub axles

Pass 7 May 2015 154,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 152,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 150,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 148,760 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 146,253 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 143,857 miles

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

emissions only just met.

n/s/f tyre slightly perished.

Pass 12 May 2009 140,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2009 140,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 137,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 133,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2006 130,503 miles

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

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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P567 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P567 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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P567 OLM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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