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S657 RLL

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

376,508 mi
Last recorded376,508 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 RLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 376,508 miles

HACKNEY FAIL.1) no meter fitted 2) taxi sign and for hire sign not illuminating

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 376,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

HACKNEY FAILURES 1) no meter fitted 2) taxi top and for hire signs not working 3) passenger compartment heater not working 4) nearside rear electric window switch not working 5) excessive engine ioil leaks

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 376,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 376,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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S657 RLL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S657 RLL, 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 S657 RLL registered?

S657 RLL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S657 RLL safe to buy?

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