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S750 RLH

1998 Metrocab Auto

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,099 mi
Last recorded200,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 RLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 200,099 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 200,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 200,099 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 200,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 200,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 200,095 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 200,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 200,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 200,068 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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S750 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S750 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 S750 RLH registered?

S750 RLH is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S750 RLH safe to buy?

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