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S874 XON

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

390,313 mi
Last recorded390,313 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 390,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

oil leak=oil cooler pipes loose

Pass 23 Sep 2011 380,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 380,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 360,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 349,195 miles

Ingition switch loose to column

Pass 2 Oct 2009 337,875 miles

smoke emmisions,visual and measured,close to limit

Fail 1 Oct 2009 337,871 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smoke emmisions,visual and measured,close to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 334,677 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 334,677 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 334,005 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 325,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 298,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 275,632 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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S874 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S874 XON, 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 S874 XON registered?

S874 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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