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R590 TLX

1997 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

384,727 mi
Last recorded384,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 TLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 384,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 373,177 miles

steering box leaking slightly

vehicle livery in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2009 373,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

steering box leaking slightly

vehicle livery in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 362,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 341,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 340,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 309,623 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 309,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside mirror cracked

vac pipe rubbing on steering

Pass 25 Jul 2006 292,034 miles

brake pedal soft

offside mirror cracked

oil leak

slightly low effort to offside service brake rear

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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R590 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R590 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 R590 TLX registered?

R590 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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