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S886 XON

1998 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,813 mi
Last recorded167,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 167,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 156,703 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 156,694 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,025 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 144,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 116,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 100,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 81,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 81,517 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2005 81,367 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 81,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S886 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S886 XON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S886 XON?

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What year was S886 XON registered?

S886 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S886 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 XON shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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