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R671 AOF

1998 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,803 mi
Last recorded173,803 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 AOF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 173,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 May 2012 173,802 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 May 2011 156,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 156,117 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Indication of possible slight fluid leak from steering box area

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 156,117 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Indication of possible slight fluid leak from steering box area

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 119,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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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R671 AOF is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R671 AOF, 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 R671 AOF registered?

R671 AOF is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R671 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 AOF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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