MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
295,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S228 UBA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 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 S228 UBA, 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 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S228 UBA registered?
S228 UBA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 February 1999.
Is S228 UBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S228 UBA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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