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R951 YDA

1997 Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

372,171 mi
Last recorded372,171 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 YDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 372,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF & OSF bump stops damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 372,171 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF & OSF bump stops damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2009 359,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear end steel fuel piping quite badly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 359,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear end steel fuel piping quite badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 344,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 344,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 328,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 318,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 292,743 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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R951 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 264,273 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 YDA, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R951 YDA registered?

R951 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R951 YDA safe to buy?

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