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S894 XON

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,287 mi
Last recorded227,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 XON
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 227,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 227,287 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 194,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 156,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 156,720 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 156,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 156,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 156,710 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 156,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 146,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 146,630 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

steering drag link & n/s track rod slightly out of alignment.

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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S894 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S894 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 S894 XON registered?

S894 XON is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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