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MX51 WVK

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

449,163 mi
Last recorded449,163 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WVK
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 449,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 433,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 411,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 377,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 348,513 miles

O8S/R TYRE SMALL CUT OUTTER WALL

Pass 24 Oct 2009 309,952 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 309,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 268,995 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 268,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 230,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 186,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 185,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

exhaust tail box repaired with filler

n/s headlight pattern poor

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 WVK is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MX51 WVK, 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 MX51 WVK registered?

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

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