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S727 RLH

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,408 mi
Last recorded157,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 RLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 157,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak around engine area.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 155,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 10 Jan 2014 143,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 10 Jan 2014 143,714 miles

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside top and bottom swivel joints worn slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2010 727,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,232 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,966 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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S727 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S727 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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What year was S727 RLH registered?

S727 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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