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S892 XON

1998 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

262,822 mi
Last recorded262,822 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 262,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 249,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 229,050 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 220,356 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2015 220,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure front bolt broken (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2015 213,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 194,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 175,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 157,614 miles

surface corrosion to all seat frames

Pass 9 Nov 2011 143,547 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,547 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,724 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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S892 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S892 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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S892 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S892 XON safe to buy?

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