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W381 ULO

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

427,457 mi
Last recorded427,457 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 427,457 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Nearside & Offside lower king pin bushes (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush upper king pin (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 403,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 383,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 363,890 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 363,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 338,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 317,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

slight poor light pattern from offside headlight

Pass 2 Dec 2010 309,190 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 285,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 266,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 266,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 247,937 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 235,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 235,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 213,509 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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W381 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W381 ULO, 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 W381 ULO registered?

W381 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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