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W294 PTN

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

418,820 mi
Last recorded418,820 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 PTN
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 418,820 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 418,819 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 397,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 530,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 500,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 470,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 441,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 441,536 miles

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

rear brake application uneven nearside rear slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 407,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 407,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 384,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 356,715 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 331,867 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 331,867 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 312,168 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 312,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 220,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 285,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 285,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 257,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 226,231 miles

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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W294 PTN is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W294 PTN, 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 W294 PTN registered?

W294 PTN is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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