MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
318,539 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front discs worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R574 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R574 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 R574 TLX registered?
R574 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R574 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R574 TLX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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