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R951 BOE

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,919 mi
Last recorded183,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 BOE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 183,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 183,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2012 183,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 183,913 miles

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 183,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 183,908 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 183,901 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 183,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 183,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 183,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 183,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2010 183,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 183,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 183,869 miles

Nearside front outrigger corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 183,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front outrigger corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 183,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 183,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 183,381 miles

Jumps into drive in park position

Pass 18 Jul 2007 183,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 183,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 183,783 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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R951 BOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R951 BOE, 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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R951 BOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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