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S108 YOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

149,005 mi
Last recorded149,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 YOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,005 miles

cracking in off side top subframe bushes

off side top bump stop cracking front

slight play in bottom kingpin

water leak on engine

Fail 2 Jul 2010 148,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2010 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 129,650 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 129,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 120,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 120,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 104,804 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

panel lights not working

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 76,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 76,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,402 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 50,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 41,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 41,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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S108 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 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 S108 YOX, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S108 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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