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S788 DOX

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests48 (29 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate60.4%

Mileage

399,458 mi
Last recorded399,458 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

29 pass 19 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 399,458 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 391,678 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 388,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 388,514 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 385,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 385,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 380,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 377,797 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 375,380 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 373,347 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 369,071 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 369,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 365,098 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 365,075 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 360,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 360,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 354,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 354,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 348,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 341,664 miles

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 3 Jul 2014 341,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 335,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 328,663 miles

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2013 321,953 miles

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed for full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2013 321,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 313,840 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 313,815 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 305,130 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 305,100 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 297,822 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 297,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 293,771 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 293,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 287,142 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 257,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 281,975 miles

Nearside front outrigger corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 279,893 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 274,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 269,288 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 269,262 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 260,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 260,434 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 252,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 253,394 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 247,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2007 241,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 231,819 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 231,736 miles

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)

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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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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