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R787 FNS

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

358,452 mi
Last recorded358,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 FNS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 358,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

drivers door checkstrap loose

drivers seat mount slightly corroded

offside wing mirror glass slightly loose

parts of exhaust deteriorated

various parts of chassis slight;ly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 358,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

front grill slightly loose

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

wipers dont sit in correct place

Fail 12 Jul 2012 358,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

front grill slightly loose

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

wipers dont sit in correct place

Fail 18 May 2012 358,412 miles

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

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

bolt missing between chassis and body

unable to check for corrosion on brake pipes as they are coverd in under seal

wipers dont sit in the correct location on the windscreen

Fail 9 May 2012 358,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bolt missing between chassis and body

unable to check for corrosion on brake pipes as they are coverd in under seal

wipers dont sit in the correct location on the windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 357,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 353,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 341,216 miles

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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R787 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 R787 FNS, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R787 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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