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SL02 EAY

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

392,195 mi
Last recorded392,195 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 EAY
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 392,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 386,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 386,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 386,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 323,068 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS STABLIZERS INSECURE

Fail 27 May 2016 323,065 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking to REARS AND ALL PIPES CORRODED (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to felxi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calpier (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS STABLIZERS INSECURE

Pass 9 Dec 2013 295,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 257,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 239,581 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 219,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 218,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 194,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 194,697 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SL02 EAY is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL02 EAY, 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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SL02 EAY is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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