MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
368,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre rear seat belt slightly damaged
offside front wiper blade deteriorated at edges
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre both sidewalls slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre both sidewalls slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
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R973 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R973 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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What year was R973 YDA registered?
R973 YDA is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R973 YDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R973 YDA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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