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S732 RLH

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

343,817 mi
Last recorded343,817 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 RLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 343,817 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underseal

Fail 29 May 2013 343,817 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2012 326,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2012 326,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2011 311,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 298,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 274,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 274,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 251,270 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 251,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 232,487 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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S732 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S732 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 S732 RLH registered?

S732 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S732 RLH safe to buy?

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