MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
slight play in o/s front lower kingpin fulcrum
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P688 GVP 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 57.1%.
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 P688 GVP, 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 P688 GVP registered?
P688 GVP is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P688 GVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P688 GVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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