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R574 XOM

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

440,261 mi
Last recorded440,261 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 XOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 440,261 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 440,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2013 440,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 440,260 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 440,260 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 440,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 440,260 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2012 440,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 440,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 440,253 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 440,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 333,333 miles

50% of centre stop light not working

Mileage same as last MOT

Pass 29 Sep 2009 333,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 333,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 287,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 266,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 238,975 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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R574 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R574 XOM, 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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R574 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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