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S433 KLW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,859 mi
Last recorded253,859 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 KLW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 253,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,182 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2015 146,182 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2012 263,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 263,958 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 263,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 263,615 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 263,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 263,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 245,906 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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S433 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S433 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

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What year was S433 KLW registered?

S433 KLW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S433 KLW safe to buy?

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