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R23 ALD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,296 mi
Last recorded199,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 ALD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 199,296 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 189,625 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 180,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 173,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 163,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 163,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

power steering pipes loose on right side of engine.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 197,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 197,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 188,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 181,444 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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R23 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 ALD, 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 R23 ALD registered?

R23 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R23 ALD safe to buy?

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