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R354 BLB

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

355,430 mi
Last recorded355,430 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 BLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 355,430 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

Genaral corrosion build up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 346,842 miles

exhaust corrded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 341,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2012 335,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 335,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 335,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 329,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 317,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 304,076 miles

Paintwork going dull

Slight flicker on rollers from OSR service brake

Time on meter adjusted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 289,852 miles

Engine stop not always working

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 289,852 miles

Engine stop not always working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 278,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 267,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 267,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 251,121 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 251,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 233,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 221,338 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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R354 BLB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R354 BLB, 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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R354 BLB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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