MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
290,320 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
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R618 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 HDS, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R618 HDS registered?
R618 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R618 HDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R618 HDS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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