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S45 TDB

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

298,223 mi
Last recorded298,223 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 TDB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 298,223 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 298,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 286,416 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 285,681 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 278,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 262,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 250,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 235,662 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 235,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 227,627 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 227,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 225,163 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 225,156 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 223,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 219,970 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 219,960 miles

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

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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S45 TDB is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 228,992 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S45 TDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S45 TDB registered?

S45 TDB is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S45 TDB safe to buy?

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