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J666 CAB

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

461,308 mi
Last recorded461,308 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 CAB
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 461,308 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 461,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 457,070 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 455,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 455,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 450,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 450,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 446,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 440,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 305,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 305,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 421,197 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 421,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 410,667 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 400,104 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 387,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 374,441 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 374,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
18,847
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
438
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 518
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 227
Registration plate lamp not working 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 179
Stop lamp not working 145
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J666 CAB is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 312,580 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 Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J666 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J666 CAB is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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