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P758 NLF

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

416,561 mi
Last recorded416,561 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 NLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2012 416,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 407,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 395,696 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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P758 NLF is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P758 NLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P758 NLF registered?

P758 NLF is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P758 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 NLF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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