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R236 TLM

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

307,972 mi
Last recorded307,972 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 TLM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 307,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 304,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 302,803 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 302,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 299,520 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 295,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 295,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 290,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 285,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 280,196 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 280,196 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 275,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 275,090 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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R236 TLM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R236 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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What year was R236 TLM registered?

R236 TLM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R236 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 TLM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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