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R501 OOK

1998 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,747 mi
Last recorded181,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 181,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 173,709 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 173,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 165,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 169,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 161,709 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 157,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 157,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 148,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 129,709 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 129,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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R501 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R501 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 R501 OOK registered?

R501 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R501 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 OOK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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