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S796 DOX

1999 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

310,303 mi
Last recorded310,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 DOX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 310,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

near side front bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 301,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 295,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 282,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 269,676 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 269,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 255,040 miles

Nearside front suspension shaft retaining pin required washers to tighten

Nearside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 241,416 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 234,257 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 222,741 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 222,731 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 211,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 197,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 188,641 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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S796 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S796 DOX, 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.

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What year was S796 DOX registered?

S796 DOX is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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