MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Advise there is play in the steering box.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advise battery insecure
Advise no front pasenger facility
Advise play in steering box
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R48 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 R48 ALD registered?
R48 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R48 ALD safe to buy?
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