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S753 RRL

1998 Metrocab Manual

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

390,503 mi
Last recorded390,503 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 RRL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 390,503 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 390,503 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 354,240 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 354,240 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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S753 RRL is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S753 RRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S753 RRL registered?

S753 RRL is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S753 RRL safe to buy?

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