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R42 ALD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,277 mi
Last recorded127,277 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 ALD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,275 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

corrosion at chassis as marked o/s/rear

o/s/front sub frame mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,814 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 106,814 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,810 miles

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Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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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R42 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R42 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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What year was R42 ALD registered?

R42 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R42 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 ALD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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