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LK51 RWU

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

337,153 mi
Last recorded337,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RWU
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 337,153 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 337,150 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 331,409 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 320,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 317,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 306,754 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 306,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 300,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 300,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 290,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 288,335 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 288,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 276,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 276,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 383,081 miles

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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LK51 RWU is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 293,027 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 LK51 RWU, 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 25 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK51 RWU registered?

LK51 RWU is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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