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S858 VOP

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,119 mi
Last recorded202,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 VOP
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 202,119 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing close to minimum depth at time of test

advise slight blow to rear exhaust silencer at time of test

advise slight play in both front kingpin bushes at time of test

advise slight play in rear wheelbearings at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2009 186,819 miles

advise brake pedal rubber deteriated at time of test ( owner is advised to re-new rubber )

advise presence of brake fluid on or around number two injector pick-up pipe union at time of test

advise slight play detected in both rear wheel bearings at time of test

advise slight play in top bushes to carrier of front king-pins at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

Pass 29 Jan 2008 186,244 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 186,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 186,244 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 186,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2005 186,244 miles

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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S858 VOP is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S858 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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S858 VOP is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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