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S228 UBA

1999 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

295,425 mi
Last recorded295,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 UBA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 295,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 281,366 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 281,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 276,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 270,117 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 270,094 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 265,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 251,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 251,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 243,177 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 243,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 237,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 229,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 229,138 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 218,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 209,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 209,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 200,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 200,131 miles

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.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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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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