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R282 DGG

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

334,170 mi
Last recorded334,170 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DGG
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 334,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 334,118 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is fouling nearside front wishbone

Pass 8 May 2007 313,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 300,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 300,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 300,999 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 300,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R282 DGG is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R282 DGG, 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.

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R282 DGG is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R282 DGG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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