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W217 WHS

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

300,229 mi
Last recorded300,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 WHS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 300,229 miles

Slight power steeringf leak from steering box.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 300,226 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Slight power steeringf leak from steering box.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 293,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side sunvisor clip broken

slight play in nearside front steering arm ball joint

Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

near side sunvisor clip broken

slight play in nearside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 292,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 292,408 miles

both rear wheel bearing roughness

parking brake minimum standard

Fail 4 Jul 2009 292,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 451,971 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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W217 WHS is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 322,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W217 WHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W217 WHS registered?

W217 WHS is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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