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R895 TRV

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 TRV
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded frnt to back ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall radial cracks

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nsf & osf (upper) (2.4.G.2)

rear underbody slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,960 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbones slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbones slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,099 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on tank straps

movement in subframe bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,317 miles

underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,366 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,362 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,516 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,516 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 43,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,945 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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R895 TRV is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 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 R895 TRV, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R895 TRV is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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