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LK51 RXC

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

318,383 mi
Last recorded318,383 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 318,383 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 24 May 2016 313,997 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 4 Dec 2015 307,588 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 307,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 300,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 300,083 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 293,027 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 286,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 279,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

parking brake effort is at 17% efficiency

Fail 2 Dec 2013 279,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 May 2013 272,859 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 RXC is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXC, 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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LK51 RXC is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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