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S835 JLN

1998 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,460 mi
Last recorded96,460 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 JLN
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,306 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 24 Mar 2011 237,397 miles

play in steering idlers

Fail 22 Mar 2011 237,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

play in steering idlers

Pass 18 Sep 2010 228,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 217,436 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 208,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear fuel piping corroded but no leaks.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 208,941 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear fuel piping corroded but no leaks.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 190,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 154,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 125,373 miles

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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S835 JLN is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S835 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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S835 JLN is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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