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R641 JGD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

273,688 mi
Last recorded273,688 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 JGD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 273,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 268,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 263,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 263,647 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor frames (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 255,156 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 255,154 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 245,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 245,253 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all floor/seat frames (5.2.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 230,089 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 230,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s seat/floor frames (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 219,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 203,289 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 203,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 183,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 183,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 164,721 miles

surface corrosion to all seat frames under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2012 160,811 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 160,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 151,432 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 141,416 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 146,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 139,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 139,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,305 miles

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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R641 JGD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R641 JGD, 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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R641 JGD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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