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S730 RLH

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,384 mi
Last recorded251,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 RLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 251,384 miles

front ns and os shocks reduced dampimg action

Fail 29 May 2014 250,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front ns and os shocks reduced dampimg action

osf shock absorber in my opinion has no oil remaining in it

Pass 5 Jun 2013 229,463 miles

am not happy about osf trunnion pin bolt as is not central may have wear in bushs advise it checked

Pass 9 May 2012 200,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 183,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 168,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 168,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 143,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 124,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,922 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 79,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 76,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S730 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S730 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 S730 RLH registered?

S730 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S730 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 RLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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