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R51 ALD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,640 mi
Last recorded216,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 ALD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 216,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 207,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 207,076 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 200,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 192,772 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 186,342 miles

Bonnet cable broken & sticking out of grill

OSF front bump stop plate cracked

Fail 7 May 2010 186,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 178,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 178,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 170,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 170,181 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 154,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 137,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 112,523 miles

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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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.

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R51 ALD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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