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R838 SLE

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,948 mi
Last recorded217,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 SLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 217,948 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

some lift in king pins detected but not excessive.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 182,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 179,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 179,176 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhurst rubber Mountains Split x2

Front subframe nearside rear bolt appears loose

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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R838 SLE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R838 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 R838 SLE registered?

R838 SLE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R838 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 SLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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