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S404 ATN

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

315,527 mi
Last recorded315,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 ATN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 315,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 315,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 300,365 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 300,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 246,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner rod end gator split

rear exhanst mounting split

Pass 6 May 2010 235,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 228,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 222,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 205,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 189,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 172,975 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear brake flexy furrel is corroded but not excessive

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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S404 ATN is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S404 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 S404 ATN registered?

S404 ATN is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S404 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 ATN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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