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R356 BLB

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,614 mi
Last recorded71,614 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 BLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,614 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,449 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake pedal has had repair on rubber

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,498 miles

offside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R356 BLB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R356 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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What year was R356 BLB registered?

R356 BLB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R356 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 BLB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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