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R904 SLD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,245 mi
Last recorded203,245 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 SLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 203,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))

slight play from front king pins

Pass 22 Apr 2021 203,240 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering rod rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front king pins slight play , both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 203,236 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering rod rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front king pins slight play , both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 203,057 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 202,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 202,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 202,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 202,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 202,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 202,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 202,270 miles

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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R904 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R904 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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R904 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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