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S418 KLW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

326,618 mi
Last recorded326,618 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 KLW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 326,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement evident in offside and nearside front lower steering joints

Fail 1 Dec 2009 326,613 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement evident in offside and nearside front lower steering joints

Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 272,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 247,125 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 247,035 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S418 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 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 S418 KLW, 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 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S418 KLW?

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What year was S418 KLW registered?

S418 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S418 KLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 KLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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