MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brakes worn
fuel pipes corroded and weak
fuel tank straps corroded and weak
play in steering box
rear body mtg area corroded and weak
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust system heavily corroded
front discs poor
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both front top and bottom trunions
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust system heavily corroded
front discs poor
slight play in both front top and bottom trunions
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
slight play in o/side front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play in top of both trunions
slight g/box leak
slight play nsf top wishbone bushes
Bonnet cable broken & sticking out of grill
OSF front bump stop plate cracked
Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cable broken & sticking out of grill
OSF front bump stop plate cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
interior mirror badly cracked,other required mirrors OK
o/s/r spring has had weld applied to it but NOT to repair a cracked leaf
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
interior mirror badly cracked,other required mirrors OK
o/s/r spring has had weld applied to it but NOT to repair a cracked leaf
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R51 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R51 ALD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R51 ALD?
You can check the full history of R51 ALD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R51 ALD registered?
R51 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R51 ALD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 ALD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R51 ALD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R51 ALD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.