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S784 DOX

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

423,222 mi
Last recorded423,222 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 423,222 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 423,214 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 412,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 400,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 389,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 389,581 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 379,784 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 379,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 370,395 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 370,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 356,299 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 342,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 328,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 314,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 306,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 306,051 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 294,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 293,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 277,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 252,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 252,165 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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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S784 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 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 S784 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 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S784 DOX registered?

S784 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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