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R646 JGD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

350,764 mi
Last recorded350,764 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 JGD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 350,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 350,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 342,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 337,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 334,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 333,608 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 333,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 333,501 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 333,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 333,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 326,106 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 326,094 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 316,442 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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R646 JGD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R646 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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R646 JGD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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