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R613 HDS

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

419,745 mi
Last recorded419,745 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 HDS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 419,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 406,314 miles

chip in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

windows all slow

Fail 29 Jan 2009 406,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

windows all slow

Pass 30 Jan 2008 389,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering idler arm at box

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 389,023 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering idler arm at box

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 370,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 270,856 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 355,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 355,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R613 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R613 HDS, 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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What year was R613 HDS registered?

R613 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R613 HDS safe to buy?

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