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R599 TLX

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

352,030 mi
Last recorded352,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 TLX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 352,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 347,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 340,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 337,582 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 329,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 298,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 275,705 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 175,459 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R599 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R599 TLX, 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 R599 TLX registered?

R599 TLX is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R599 TLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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