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S121 YOX

1998 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

327,880 mi
Last recorded327,880 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 YOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 327,880 miles

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

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

Rear bumper damaged on the nearside.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 248,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 289,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 217,297 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 271,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 232,261 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 232,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 225,279 miles

rear spring re bound clip broken

Fail 23 Oct 2007 225,273 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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S121 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S121 YOX, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S121 YOX registered?

S121 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S121 YOX safe to buy?

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