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R938 SJW

1998 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

318,742 mi
Last recorded318,742 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 SJW
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 318,742 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease unable to ascertain their true condition.

Fuel tank damp

O/S/F/WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Rear chassis corroded.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 318,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes covered in grease unable to ascertain their true condition.

Fuel tank damp

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

Rear chassis corroded.

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 312,508 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank damp

Fail 28 Sep 2012 312,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank damp

Pass 29 Sep 2011 305,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 295,377 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 283,722 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

underseal everywhere

Pass 5 Oct 2009 283,722 miles

underseal everywhere

Pass 8 Oct 2008 273,988 miles

Gear selection sloppy

clutch slave cylinder damp

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 273,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Gear selection sloppy

NO first aid kit / jack

clutch slave cylinder damp

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 273,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 288,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 288,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 288,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 288,659 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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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R938 SJW is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R938 SJW, 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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R938 SJW is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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