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S889 XON

1998 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,524 mi
Last recorded228,524 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 228,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 258,511 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 258,505 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 242,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 219,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 194,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 171,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 142,532 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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S889 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S889 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.

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How do I check the history of S889 XON?

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What year was S889 XON registered?

S889 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S889 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 XON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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