MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
325,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osr door not open from inside or out
osr door not open from inside or out
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S252 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 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 S252 YSU, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S252 YSU registered?
S252 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S252 YSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S252 YSU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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