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R676 AOF

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

406,082 mi
Last recorded406,082 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 AOF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 406,082 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine sump damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 397,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 389,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 380,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 370,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 316,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight movement in idler

Pass 20 Sep 2011 353,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 345,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 345,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 336,449 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 336,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 328,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 328,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 319,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009
Fail 25 Sep 2009 319,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 311,911 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 311,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 290,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 268,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 248,953 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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R676 AOF is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R676 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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R676 AOF is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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