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W383 ULO

2000 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

409,057 mi
Last recorded409,057 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 409,057 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 409,056 miles

Front Braking system leaking servo area (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 403,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 403,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 393,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 380,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 380,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 373,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 364,747 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 364,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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W383 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W383 ULO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W383 ULO registered?

W383 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W383 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W383 ULO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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