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R566 XOM

1998 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,250 mi
Last recorded108,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 XOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,250 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 108,243 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 108,209 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness around power steering box

Fail 4 Jul 2006 108,192 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,560 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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R566 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R566 XOM, 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 R566 XOM registered?

R566 XOM is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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