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R505 OOK

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

209,687 mi
Last recorded209,687 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 OOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 209,687 miles

bonnet difficult to open

offside front shockabsorber damp

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 13 Feb 2008 209,685 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front hub/brake disc metal sheilds badly corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

General free play in steering mechanism

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear, rear facing seat, seat belt removed

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front shock absorber weeping

Rubber cap missing from brake fluid reservior top

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release mechanism difficult to open

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

parking brake cable resting against exhaust

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 30 Jan 2008 209,682 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release mechanism difficult to open

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 22 Jan 2007 200,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 200,420 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake & fuel pipes corroded & paint hampering inspection

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 159,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 159,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 158,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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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R505 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R505 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 R505 OOK registered?

R505 OOK is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R505 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 OOK shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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