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R382 YLK

1998 Metrocab Auto

Blue Lpg 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 YLK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,634 miles

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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R382 YLK is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R382 YLK, 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 R382 YLK registered?

R382 YLK is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R382 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 YLK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R382 YLK have outstanding finance?

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