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S659 RLL

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,588 mi
Last recorded140,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 RLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 140,588 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 134,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 134,915 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 122,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside reverse light lens broken

water in nearside headlight

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,645 miles

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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S659 RLL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S659 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 S659 RLL registered?

S659 RLL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S659 RLL safe to buy?

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