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S773 DOX

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

450,000 mi
Last recorded450,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 450,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 445,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 445,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 445,270 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 439,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 439,593 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 438,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 398,264 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 398,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 393,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 387,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 378,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 366,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 366,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 137,497 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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S773 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S773 DOX, 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 S773 DOX registered?

S773 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S773 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S773 DOX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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