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S766 DOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

370,968 mi
Last recorded370,968 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 370,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 370,562 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 329,801 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 329,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 311,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 288,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 264,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 239,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 223,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 210,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 198,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 198,356 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 188,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 175,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 174,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 163,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 152,221 miles

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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S766 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S766 DOX, 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 S766 DOX registered?

S766 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S766 DOX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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