MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
379,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
various areas of corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake pipes and main front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
front discs corroded
rear body supports corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S261 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S261 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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How do I check the history of S261 YSU?
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What year was S261 YSU registered?
S261 YSU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 September 1998.
Is S261 YSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S261 YSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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