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S722 JLR

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

314,039 mi
Last recorded314,039 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 JLR
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 314,039 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering cloumn has slight play in bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 301,879 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 301,860 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 289,497 miles

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

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

rear number plate fade

Pass 29 Oct 2011 278,321 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 278,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 274,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 262,759 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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S722 JLR is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S722 JLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S722 JLR registered?

S722 JLR is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S722 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 JLR shows 8 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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