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NL02 ZYW

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

493,492 mi
Last recorded493,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZYW
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 493,492 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 178,377 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f shock absorber bracket worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 462,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre fuel pipe wet no leak found

slight play in idler arm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 446,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s steering idler arm worn

rear exhaust fouling on body

Pass 3 Oct 2012 418,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 417,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 374,911 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 329,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 329,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 277,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 277,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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NL02 ZYW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL02 ZYW, 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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NL02 ZYW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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