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S820 JLN

1998 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JLN
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 97,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

middle exhaust rubber split

rear exhaust bracket loose but still supported

Fail 13 May 2013 97,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

middle exhaust rubber split

rear exhaust bracket loose but still supported

Pass 1 May 2012 97,232 miles

battery insicure

head light stalk loose

n/s and o/s upper and lower trunions slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,232 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

battery insicure

head light stalk loose

n/s and o/s upper and lower trunions slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

moisture around fuel injectors, suspect may be fuel. recommend investigation.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit, recommend replacement

power cable in n/s/f footwell, recommend repair

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 97,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

moisture around fuel injectors, suspect may be fuel. recommend investigation.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit, recommend replacement

power cable in n/s/f footwell, recommend repair

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,240 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,232 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 97,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 97,232 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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S820 JLN is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S820 JLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S820 JLN registered?

S820 JLN is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S820 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 JLN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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