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LK51 RZA

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,992 mi
Last recorded278,992 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 278,992 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Fail 7 Nov 2016 278,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached mounting plate broken (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 9 May 2016 268,800 miles

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

play in both rear arb link arms and bushes

Fail 9 May 2016 268,800 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

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

play in both rear arb link arms and bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2015 263,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 328,716 miles

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 13 Nov 2014 318,525 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 318,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 299,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RZA is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

LK51 RZA is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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