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LK51 RWV

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

352,658 mi
Last recorded352,658 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 352,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 352,656 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 347,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 342,708 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 342,708 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 339,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 339,325 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 317,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 317,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 303,594 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 303,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 285,112 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 RWV is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

LK51 RWV is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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