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S124 YOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

302,107 mi
Last recorded302,107 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 YOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 302,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 280,071 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 280,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 280,022 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 280,008 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 279,996 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f king pin worn

oil leak steering box

rear spring bushes worn

centre prop mounting worn

fuel and brake pipes corroded

fuel tank strap 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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S124 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S124 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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S124 YOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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