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R590 ULH

1997 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

342,098 mi
Last recorded342,098 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 342,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 336,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 326,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 322,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 315,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 300,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 289,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 286,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 281,881 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 276,510 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 May 2010 276,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 270,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 258,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 247,542 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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R590 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R590 ULH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R590 ULH registered?

R590 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R590 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 ULH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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