MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
352,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pipes rusty
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R595 VUT is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R595 VUT, 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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How do I check the history of R595 VUT?
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What year was R595 VUT registered?
R595 VUT is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R595 VUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R595 VUT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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