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S254 YSU

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

199,431 mi
Last recorded199,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 YSU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 199,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front brake pipes running close to wheel rim

nearside front bottom swivel joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2008 199,369 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside and offside front brake pipes running close to wheel rim

nearside front bottom swivel joint has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2007 198,987 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 198,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2007 198,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 198,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 198,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front coil spring weak

Offside screenwash poor

Oil return hose chaffing on chassis, engine bay offside

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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S254 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S254 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 S254 YSU registered?

S254 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S254 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 YSU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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