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S790 DOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

313,614 mi
Last recorded313,614 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 313,614 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2011 313,614 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 304,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly damaged

slight stiffness if steering when going lock to lock

Pass 19 May 2010 296,803 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 292,331 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 292,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 May 2009 288,428 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 288,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 284,634 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 284,621 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 279,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 275,332 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 270,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 269,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 258,808 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 258,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 249,798 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 249,750 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 249,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S790 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S790 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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S790 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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