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LR02 OUW

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

376,517 mi
Last recorded376,517 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 OUW
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 376,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 776,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 363,694 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 363,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear end pipe leaking gas (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,740 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) rear bush (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 428,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 339,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 339,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 350,518 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 280,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 255,548 miles

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

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 328,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014
Fail 11 Apr 2014

Nearside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 281,150 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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LR02 OUW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 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 LR02 OUW, 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 24 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR02 OUW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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