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R295 VOK

1997 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,799 mi
Last recorded169,799 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 VOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 169,799 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 169,794 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 163,109 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 163,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 153,089 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 142,359 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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R295 VOK is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R295 VOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R295 VOK registered?

R295 VOK is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R295 VOK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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