MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
377,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
NSF & OSF bump stops worn
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Speedo head changed for second hand unit old mileage 437909
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
NSF & OSF bump stops worn
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Engine oil leaks signs of fuel leak top leak off pipe
Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Engine oil leaks signs of fuel leak top leak off pipe
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)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sections of steel fuel piping corroded
some visual smoke emissions but ok at test
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sections of steel fuel piping corroded
some visual smoke emissions but ok at test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
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R151 TLM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 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 R151 TLM, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R151 TLM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 February 1998.
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