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S436 CEU

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

325,341 mi
Last recorded325,341 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 CEU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 325,341 miles

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 316,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 307,789 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 296,136 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 296,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 285,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 272,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 261,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 261,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 251,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 251,018 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S436 CEU 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 72.7%.

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 S436 CEU, 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 S436 CEU registered?

S436 CEU is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S436 CEU safe to buy?

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