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S615 LUB

1999 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,700 mi
Last recorded237,700 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 LUB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 237,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 237,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 232,700 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 232,796 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 226,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 226,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 220,700 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 220,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 215,584 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 215,578 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 210,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 205,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 204,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 198,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 186,800 miles

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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S615 LUB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S615 LUB, 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 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S615 LUB registered?

S615 LUB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S615 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 LUB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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