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R598 HDV

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

292,042 mi
Last recorded292,042 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 HDV
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 292,042 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 292,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Valance slightly corroded

Front Valance slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering has light misting of fluid

Pass 26 Feb 2016 292,042 miles

Front Power steering has light misting of oil

Front Valance slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 292,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 292,042 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

alternator belt slight cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2013 292,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 292,042 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 292,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 292,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 292,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 281,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 258,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 232,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 221,492 miles

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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R598 HDV is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R598 HDV, 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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R598 HDV is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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