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R488 OOK

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,000 mi
Last recorded260,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 260,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel was leaking from pipe, refitted but recommend attention

n/s/f body mount corroded

n/s/f door stiff to operate-recommend attention

o/s/f tyre close to taxi limit

rear brakes fluctuating but within test limits

Pass 9 Jul 2019 260,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch requires attention due to judder

handbrake efficiency only just met

o/s/r window slow in operation

Pass 13 Jul 2018 260,005 miles

advise driver on body work /paint

Fail 11 Jul 2018 260,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r window very slow to open and close (taxi fail)

the body will need a good polish (taxi fail)

the rear bumper and o/s/r door failed due to paint work problem (taxi fail)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 260,000 miles

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

driver advised body work

Fail 11 Jul 2017 260,000 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

driver advised body work

Pass 12 Jul 2016 260,000 miles

brake performance meets efficiency but pedal long, recommend attention

Fail 12 Jul 2016 260,000 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake performance meets efficiency but pedal long, recommend attention

Pass 9 Jul 2015 260,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 260,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 260,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 260,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 260,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 260,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 260,009 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 260,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 260,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 260,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 260,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 260,009 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 260,007 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R488 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 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 R488 OOK, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R488 OOK registered?

R488 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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