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LK51 RXJ

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,318 mi
Last recorded273,318 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RXJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 273,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new exhuast complete (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 263,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 254,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 248,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 237,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 234,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 234,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 234,139 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 227,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 220,993 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 RXJ is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

LK51 RXJ is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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