MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cracked and perished
engine oil leak
engine oil leak
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cracked and perished
engine oil leak
engine oil leak
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Drag link end loose both locking nuts (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
drivers wiper pivot loose in bodywork
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
drivers wiper pivot loose in bodywork
no battery lamp
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both sides park brake weak
drivers wiper arm pivot very loose in scuttle panel
no battery warning lamp, battery went flat testing lamps ignition off
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S999 STL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S999 STL, 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 S999 STL registered?
S999 STL is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 October 1998.
Is S999 STL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S999 STL shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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