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R895 SLD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

333,741 mi
Last recorded333,741 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 SLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 333,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 333,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 329,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DRIVERS MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT CRACK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 323,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 317,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 312,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 308,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 308,870 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 304,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 299,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 295,467 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 295,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 291,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 291,003 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 277,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 259,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 259,782 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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R895 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R895 SLD, 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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R895 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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