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S541 JGA

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,625 mi
Last recorded240,625 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 JGA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 240,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 231,776 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 231,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 226,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 220,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 216,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 211,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 207,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 203,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 202,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 197,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 197,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 192,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 192,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 185,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 185,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S541 JGA is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S541 JGA, 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.

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What year was S541 JGA registered?

S541 JGA is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S541 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S541 JGA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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