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R499 OOK

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,184 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak around engine

Fail 18 Jun 2014 138,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 125,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,700 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 110,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Jul 2010 99,233 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,928 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 18,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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R499 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R499 OOK, 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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R499 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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