MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
474,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S/F steering has slight play, possible slight O/S/F track rod end play.
Steering slightly noisy on O/S/F.
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
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S176 XOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 S176 XOE, 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 S176 XOE registered?
S176 XOE is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S176 XOE safe to buy?
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