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S853 VOP

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 VOP
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2007 299,201 miles

cover missing rear seatbelt

second-hand rear springs fitted

Fail 30 May 2007 299,201 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear seatbelt cover missing

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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S853 VOP is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S853 VOP, 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 S853 VOP registered?

S853 VOP is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S853 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 VOP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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