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S430 KLW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

240,448 mi
Last recorded240,448 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 KLW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 240,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 240,439 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 240,439 miles

Front both front shock absorers weak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear/lower (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 240,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 236,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front coil spring slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 236,758 miles

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front coil spring slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 235,721 miles

both front shock absorbers weak/drivers door lock stiff?

Fail 2 Feb 2015 235,721 miles

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

both front shock absorbers weak/drivers door lock stiff?

Pass 28 Jul 2014 233,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 229,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 226,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 223,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 219,700 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 215,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 212,028 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 206,889 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 206,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 202,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 198,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 198,275 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 195,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

split in left upper corner of windscreen out of the wiper swept area as seen at test.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 195,028 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

split in left upper corner of windscreen out of the wiper swept area as seen at test.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 191,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 191,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 180,306 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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S430 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S430 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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S430 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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