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R24 ALD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,063 mi
Last recorded191,063 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ALD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 191,063 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 191,052 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 179,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 164,486 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 164,463 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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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R24 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R24 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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R24 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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