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W387 ULO

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

438,243 mi
Last recorded438,243 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 438,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 438,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 435,213 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 435,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 May 2016 434,119 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 434,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 430,686 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 430,684 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 May 2015 425,206 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 425,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 419,879 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 419,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 414,968 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 414,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 407,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 400,780 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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W387 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W387 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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W387 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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