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R570 TLX

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

366,364 mi
Last recorded366,364 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 TLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 366,364 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Apr 2017 347,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Has damage to bumper

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 347,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Has damage to bumper

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 329,764 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded (yellow chalk

Oil Leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 311,797 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 294,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 276,239 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S LOWER SCREEN CRACK OUT SIDE WIPE AERA

O/S/F TYRE NAIL IN TREAED

Pass 18 Apr 2012 250,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 234,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 215,240 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 195,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 195,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 176,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 176,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 152,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 129,283 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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R570 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R570 TLX, 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 R570 TLX registered?

R570 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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