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R580 XOM

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,396 mi
Last recorded210,396 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 XOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 210,396 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 192,946 miles

underneath covered in underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2011 192,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2010 180,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 180,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 161,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 137,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 137,886 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,585 miles

brake servo hose bracket insecure

o/s front subframe corroded above bump stop

rear propshaft bolts insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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R580 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R580 XOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R580 XOM registered?

R580 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R580 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 XOM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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