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S261 YSU

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

379,198 mi
Last recorded379,198 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 YSU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 379,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 379,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 375,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 367,003 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 357,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 338,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 336,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 336,623 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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