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W385 ULO

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282,315 mi
Last recorded282,315 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 282,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 282,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 276,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 264,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 258,488 miles

play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2013 250,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 250,942 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WORK BUT ARE FAINT

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE WORN

REAR TYRES CRACKING UP ON OUTER WALLS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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W385 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W385 ULO, 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 W385 ULO registered?

W385 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W385 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 ULO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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