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R580 TLX

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

330,468 mi
Last recorded330,468 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 TLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 330,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 325,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 319,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 318,363 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 318,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 314,173 miles

Roof lining slightly sagggy

Slight play in propshaft ujs

genaral corrosion and wear and deterioation of rubber bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2014 314,169 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Roof lining slightly sagggy

Slight play in propshaft ujs

genaral corrosion and wear and deterioation of rubber bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2014 310,375 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 310,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 305,893 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 301,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 297,973 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 293,462 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 293,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 288,547 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF & OSF bump stops starting to break up

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 288,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF & OSF bump stops starting to break up

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 283,381 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 278,180 miles

NSF window not working

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)

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 278,180 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

NSF window not working

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 273,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 273,570 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 268,606 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 268,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 263,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 263,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 257,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 251,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 242,617 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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R580 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R580 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 R580 TLX registered?

R580 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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