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W229 WHS

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Maroon Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

350,899 mi
Last recorded350,899 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 WHS
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 350,899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 350,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 339,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 339,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 336,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 330,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 324,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 324,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 317,378 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 317,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 313,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 297,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 297,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W229 WHS is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Maroon with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 324,261 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 W229 WHS, 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 26 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W229 WHS registered?

W229 WHS is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W229 WHS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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