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R494 OOK

1998 Metrocab Manual

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

250,976 mi
Last recorded250,976 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2014 250,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 230,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 215,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 204,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 290,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 276,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 260,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 253,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R494 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R494 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R494 OOK registered?

R494 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R494 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 OOK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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