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S885 XON

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

300,000 mi
Last recorded300,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 300,000 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 189,135 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 188,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 182,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 182,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 171,421 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

play in subframe bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2013 171,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

play in sub frame bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2012 262,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 257,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 256,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 256,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 256,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 256,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 255,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 255,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 231,246 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 231,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 205,030 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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S885 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S885 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 S885 XON registered?

S885 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S885 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 XON shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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