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S893 XON

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,985 mi
Last recorded244,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 244,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 229,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 218,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 210,646 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 210,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 206,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 202,101 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 202,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 195,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 192,950 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 192,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 187,971 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 176,830 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 176,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 164,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 164,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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S893 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S893 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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What year was S893 XON registered?

S893 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S893 XON safe to buy?

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