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S420 KLW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

283,727 mi
Last recorded283,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 KLW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 283,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 283,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant pipe rubbing on steering(under bonnet)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 267,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 267,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 255,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 241,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 241,622 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 232,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 232,071 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 220,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 220,392 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 220,380 miles

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

Oil/water dripping on exhaust nearside

Pass 11 Oct 2016 215,362 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 204,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 204,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 191,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 191,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 183,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 181,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 173,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 170,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 170,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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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S420 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S420 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.

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What year was S420 KLW registered?

S420 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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