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LR02 OVB

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

320,606 mi
Last recorded320,606 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 OVB
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 320,606 miles

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

fuel tank and filler neck damp (possible leak

Pass 14 Oct 2024 315,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 309,838 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 304,822 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 301,890 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 301,890 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 301,890 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 229,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion seat frame supports

Fail 15 Oct 2020 299,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion seat frame supports

Pass 22 Feb 2018 282,480 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 282,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has a hole rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking Rear pipe close to tank leak (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 277,767 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 277,767 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 267,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 267,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 257,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 248,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 239,141 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 239,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 231,590 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 231,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 225,137 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 225,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 215,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 207,249 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 OVB is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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