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R625 HDS

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,205 mi
Last recorded284,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 HDS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2008 284,205 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 269,122 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 226,730 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 226,713 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 221,288 miles

rear half of front to rear greased

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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R625 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual 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 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 R625 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 R625 HDS registered?

R625 HDS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R625 HDS safe to buy?

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