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S536 JGA

1998 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

465,316 mi
Last recorded465,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Manual228,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 JGA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 465,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 465,314 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 434,904 miles

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

indicator / wipers stalk loose

Fail 16 Oct 2008 434,904 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

indicator / wipers stalk loose

Pass 21 Sep 2007 410,261 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 410,079 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 388,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 388,914 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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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S536 JGA is a 1998 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S536 JGA, 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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S536 JGA is a 1998 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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