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S256 YSU

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,390 mi
Last recorded175,390 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 YSU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 175,390 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 175,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

left side handbrake cable resting on exhaust

right rear anti-roll bar link nuts not fitted with split pins(on plain castellated type nuts)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 168,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 159,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 193,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 115,512 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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S256 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S256 YSU, 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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What year was S256 YSU registered?

S256 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S256 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 YSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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