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R504 OOK

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,898 mi
Last recorded332,898 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 332,898 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 332,857 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 325,888 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 325,869 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 315,342 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 315,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 306,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 460,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 460,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 460,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 438,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 298,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 287,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 278,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 271,631 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 271,582 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 300,009 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 300,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 300,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 300,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 300,009 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R504 OOK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 264,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R504 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R504 OOK registered?

R504 OOK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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