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S490 RVU

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

319,869 mi
Last recorded319,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 RVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 319,869 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 319,865 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 319,865 miles

Front brake pipes are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 319,869 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front n/s tyre worn on the edge

prop shaft rubber deterioated /splitting

slight play in the front n/s wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 319,865 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front n/s tyre worn on the edge

prop shaft rubber deterioated /splitting

slight play in the front n/s wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 314,814 miles

play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,077 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 283,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 263,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 244,490 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 222,646 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 222,646 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 240,025 miles

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

long brake pedal

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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S490 RVU is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S490 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S490 RVU?

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What year was S490 RVU registered?

S490 RVU is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S490 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 RVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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