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S875 XON

1998 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

388,235 mi
Last recorded388,235 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 388,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 393,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 392,995 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play chalked to identify (2.2.B.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% n/s weak (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 366,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 351,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 351,354 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 334,265 miles

Advise drivers door trim insecure

Advise viscous fan broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 259,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 259,082 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 241,514 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 241,511 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 219,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 200,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 181,410 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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S875 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S875 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 S875 XON registered?

S875 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S875 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 XON shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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