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LT02 OSY

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

408,255 mi
Last recorded408,255 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 OSY
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 408,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front bottom shock absorber perished

some brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 407,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front bottom shock bush perished

some brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 406,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

some brake and fuel lines pitted/corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 401,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2017 395,095 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 384,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 373,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 373,270 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 368,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 355,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 334,277 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 334,276 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 324,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 313,821 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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LT02 OSY is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT02 OSY, 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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LT02 OSY is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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