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S720 RLH

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

238,713 mi
Last recorded238,713 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 RLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 238,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 238,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 237,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 237,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 237,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 235,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 235,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 235,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 235,608 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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S720 RLH 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 88.9%.

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 S720 RLH, 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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How do I check the history of S720 RLH?

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What year was S720 RLH registered?

S720 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S720 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 RLH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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