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S719 JLR

1998 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

238,884 mi
Last recorded238,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Metrocab Auto231,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 JLR
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 238,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 238,720 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 238,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 237,768 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 237,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush and kingpin excessive movemnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking onto exhaust flex pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 237,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 236,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 236,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 235,980 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 233,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 230,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 227,220 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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S719 JLR is a 1998 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 231,600 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 S719 JLR, 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 28 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S719 JLR registered?

S719 JLR is a 1998 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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