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LK51 RYX

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,040 mi
Last recorded247,040 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RYX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 247,040 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 247,038 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 224,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 224,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 197,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 169,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 169,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,370 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,390 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,881 miles

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

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 RYX is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue 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 RYX, 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 RYX is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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