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R926 SLD

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

273,508 mi
Last recorded273,508 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 SLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2008 273,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 250,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 222,295 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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R926 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R926 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R926 SLD?

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What year was R926 SLD registered?

R926 SLD is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R926 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 SLD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R926 SLD have outstanding finance?

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