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S622 LUB

1998 Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

418,549 mi
Last recorded418,549 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 LUB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 418,549 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 403,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 403,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 396,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 396,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 384,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 370,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 353,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,732 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 13 Jul 2009 322,575 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 315,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 315,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 313,288 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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 296,405 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 278,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 277,979 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 257,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 257,528 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 283,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 262,216 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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S622 LUB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S622 LUB, 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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S622 LUB is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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