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S793 DOX

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

272,624 mi
Last recorded272,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 272,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 272,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 272,058 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 272,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 270,750 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 270,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 260,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 229,465 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 229,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear door exterior handle sticking in open position

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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S793 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S793 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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What year was S793 DOX registered?

S793 DOX is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S793 DOX safe to buy?

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