MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
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R789 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R789 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R789 FNS?
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What year was R789 FNS registered?
R789 FNS is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R789 FNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R789 FNS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R789 FNS have outstanding finance?
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