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R598 ULH

1997 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

435,221 mi
Last recorded435,221 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 ULH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 435,221 miles

Offside Front tyre wear

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Aug 2016 419,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 400,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 378,655 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 375,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 357,795 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r exhaust mounting split

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 332,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 307,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 280,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 260,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 260,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 242,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 242,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 213,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 203,629 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 211,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 183,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 183,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R598 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R598 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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R598 ULH is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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