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R366 WNE

1997 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

487,007 mi
Last recorded487,007 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Auto264,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 WNE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 487,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 486,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 482,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 471,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 464,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

poor repairs to brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 464,074 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

poor repairs to brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 18 Jul 2013 463,062 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust rubber mount slightly deterioted

slight play in nearside and offside rear door hinges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 458,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 452,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 447,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 434,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 422,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,917 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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R366 WNE is a 1997 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 264,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R366 WNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R366 WNE registered?

R366 WNE is a 1997 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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