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R952 YDA

1997 Metrocab Manual

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

459,043 mi
Last recorded459,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 YDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 459,043 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight room in kingpins

Fail 7 Oct 2011 459,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leakfrom steering box

slight room in kingpins

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 355,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 355,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 355,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R952 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R952 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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R952 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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