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R597 ULH

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 ULH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 200,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 200,009 miles

nearside track rod end rubber split

offside front tyre wearing on edge

steering slightly stiff

Pass 28 Feb 2008 200,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight roughness in steering

Fail 14 Feb 2008 200,009 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

TAXI TEST : EXESS OIL LEAK

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE WORN BELOW LIMIT

slight roughness in steering

Pass 8 Feb 2007 199,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 179,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 179,242 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R597 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R597 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.

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What year was R597 ULH registered?

R597 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R597 ULH safe to buy?

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