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S999 STL

1998 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

241,867 mi
Last recorded241,867 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 STL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 241,867 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 241,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 240,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 240,323 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 238,948 miles

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

drivers wiper pivot loose in bodywork

Fail 14 Jul 2014 238,853 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 238,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 220,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 220,501 miles

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.

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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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.

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