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S220 JLP

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

325,310 mi
Last recorded325,310 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 JLP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 325,310 miles

nearside top front windsceeen cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 325,310 miles

Oil leak

nearside front sceen cracked at top

Fail 23 Oct 2013 325,310 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket rivet missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front sceen cracked at top

Pass 19 Oct 2012 300,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 290,638 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber split

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 290,638 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber split

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 279,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 269,758 miles

play in both front top trunion bushes

play in steering idlers

Fail 20 Apr 2011 269,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

play in both front top trunion bushes

play in steering idlers

Pass 19 Oct 2010 255,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 241,266 miles

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

OSF wheel trim cracked

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 228,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 228,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

left indicator a bit weak in operation but passable as seen

power steering drive belt splitting

rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 201,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 173,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 144,902 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 114,327 miles

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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S220 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S220 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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S220 JLP is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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