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S401 ATN

1998 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

357,566 mi
Last recorded357,566 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 ATN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 May 2011 357,566 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body corroded by osf body mount

exaust rubber split

lift in both front king pins

Pass 15 Apr 2008 344,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 337,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 324,395 miles

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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S401 ATN is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S401 ATN, 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 S401 ATN registered?

S401 ATN is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S401 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 ATN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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