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R961 BOE

1998 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

328,137 mi
Last recorded328,137 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 BOE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 328,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 328,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 321,827 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 321,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 292,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 292,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 278,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 278,205 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 278,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 278,137 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 266,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 241,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 241,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2007 241,022 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 225,412 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s/r spring front shackle mount bolt cross threaded.

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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R961 BOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 R961 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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R961 BOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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