MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
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R826 SLE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R826 SLE, 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 R826 SLE registered?
R826 SLE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R826 SLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R826 SLE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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