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S109 YOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

414,100 mi
Last recorded414,100 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 YOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 414,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 293,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 293,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 272,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 255,601 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 255,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 232,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 205,766 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 205,742 miles

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

brake & fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

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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S109 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S109 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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What year was S109 YOX registered?

S109 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S109 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 YOX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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