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P614 NLB

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

455,311 mi
Last recorded455,311 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 NLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 455,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in steering

Fail 1 Mar 2016 455,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Sep 2015 445,868 miles

Offside Front drag link ball joint dust cover detoriated

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal slight dampness

fuel filler neck damp

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2015 444,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drag link ball joint dust cover detoriated

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal slight dampness

fuel filler neck damp

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 437,149 miles

rear seats forward facing seatbelts missing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 437,144 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear seats forward facing seatbelts missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 433,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 424,359 miles

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

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 415,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 403,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 344,517 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 394,485 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 372,027 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 346,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,575 miles

MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES TO CHASSIS

MOVEMENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN U/J

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 304,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 304,810 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

O/S MIRROR CRACKED, VIEW NOT IMPARED

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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P614 NLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P614 NLB, 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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P614 NLB is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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