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P707 MOM

1997 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

382,207 mi
Last recorded382,207 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 MOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 382,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 382,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 366,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 366,188 miles

Fuel tank insecure both fuel tank straps corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 348,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 327,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 310,702 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 290,172 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 290,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 270,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 251,249 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 231,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 212,973 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 212,973 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 201,167 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 201,167 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 191,897 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 191,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 178,941 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 178,815 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes are very rusty

Pass 4 May 2006 153,953 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 153,878 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P707 MOM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P707 MOM, 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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P707 MOM is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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