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S429 KLW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,781 mi
Last recorded205,781 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 KLW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 205,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 191,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 191,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 176,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 158,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 158,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes wearing

play in nsf t/r/end

play in steering box

rear feeds

Pass 16 Jul 2010 139,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 124,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,264 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 98,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,852 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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S429 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S429 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 S429 KLW registered?

S429 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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