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MX51 WUL

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,338 mi
Last recorded300,338 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WUL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 300,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 300,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 300,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 287,926 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 287,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2008 251,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 251,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 206,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 206,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 164,881 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 164,854 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 126,384 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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MX51 WUL is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MX51 WUL, 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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MX51 WUL is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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