MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
399,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOX SECTION UNDER FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering slightly tight
Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Clip broken (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Oil leak Dripping on exhaust ()
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Fuel hose leaking rear fuel tank filler (7.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
under side of vehicle has been under sealed
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under side of vehicle has been under sealed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed for full inspection
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed for full inspection
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front outrigger corrosion
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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S788 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.4%.
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 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 S788 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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S788 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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