MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,680 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S214 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S214 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 S214 JLP registered?
S214 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 October 1998.
Is S214 JLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S214 JLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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