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P726 LVP

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

486,124 mi
Last recorded486,124 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 LVP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 486,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 485,583 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 456,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 456,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 422,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 422,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 392,405 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,188 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel and brake pipes corrfoded o/s/r

n/s/f steering arm bolts locking device not visible

Pass 20 Mar 2006 353,161 miles

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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P726 LVP is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P726 LVP, 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 P726 LVP registered?

P726 LVP is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P726 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 LVP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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