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W295 PTN

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

587,772 mi
Last recorded587,772 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW295 PTN
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 587,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 561,855 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 561,853 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 549,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 513,501 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 513,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 481,139 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 481,138 miles

Fuel hose leaking from filler to tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 443,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 415,805 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 415,803 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all n/s and o/s floor/seat frames (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 379,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 350,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 260,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 237,712 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 237,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

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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W295 PTN is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W295 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 W295 PTN registered?

W295 PTN is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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