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R941 YDA

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

390,154 mi
Last recorded390,154 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 YDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 390,154 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 388,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 388,949 miles

both front ntyres close to legal limit

both front shock absorbers weak just passed

both front wiper blades becoming worn

corrosion started to udnerframe

damage to windscreen outside zone a 10mm

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

o/s+n/s body mountings corroded

play/wear in o/s trunnion,kingpin,upper/lower arm assembly almost excessive

slight blow at exhaust joints

slight leak at power steering pump

some free play at steering wheel within limits

some imbalance uneven application on front service brake

some play in rear hubs

some play/wear in steering sector shaft

Fail 17 Jun 2009 388,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

both front ntyres close to legal limit

both front shock absorbers weak just passed

both front wiper blades becoming worn

corrosion started to udnerframe

damage to windscreen outside zone a 10mm

o/s+n/s body mountings corroded

play/wear in o/s trunnion,kingpin,upper/lower arm assembly almost excessive

slight blow at exhaust joints

slight leak at power steering pump

some free play at steering wheel within limits

some imbalance uneven application on front service brake

some play in rear hubs

some play/wear in steering sector shaft

Fail 21 May 2009 388,944 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to windscreen in zone b

front tyresnear limit

o/s/f shock weak

play/wear not quite excessive but nearly in. o/s trunnion,king pin,shock arm,

some play in rear hubs

Pass 11 Apr 2008 376,623 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 374,737 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 343,431 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 343,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 339,571 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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R941 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 R941 YDA, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R941 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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