MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R788 FNS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R788 FNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R788 FNS registered?
R788 FNS is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 12 February 1998.
Is R788 FNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R788 FNS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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