MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
399,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
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R968 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R968 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 R968 YDA registered?
R968 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R968 YDA safe to buy?
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