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S210 JLP

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

315,317 mi
Last recorded315,317 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 JLP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 315,317 miles

front brake discs very worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 315,293 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

HACKNEY CARRIAGE FAILURES....... "for hire" sign in nearside missing... offside rear window not opening/shutting....offside rear seatbelt buckle casing badly damaged,,, Meter calibration not tested due to steering fault

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs very worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 293,472 miles

Oil leak

gear box pipes damp

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

water leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 273,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lower arm bushes split

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 249,513 miles

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2007 249,236 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s/f inner track rod gator splitt

o/s/f top shock bushes slight movement

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

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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S210 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S210 JLP, 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 S210 JLP registered?

S210 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S210 JLP safe to buy?

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