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R990 TRK

1997 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

385,490 mi
Last recorded385,490 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 TRK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 385,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 382,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 379,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 377,852 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 376,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 376,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R990 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Black 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 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 R990 TRK, 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 R990 TRK registered?

R990 TRK is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R990 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 TRK 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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