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SA52 BJO

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

637,828 mi
Last recorded637,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 BJO
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 637,828 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 635,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 597,423 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 595,880 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 554,687 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 542,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 491,941 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 490,540 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 438,979 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 438,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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SA52 BJO is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SA52 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA52 BJO registered?

SA52 BJO is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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