MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
519,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?
Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W398 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W398 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 W398 ULO registered?
W398 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 May 2000.
Is W398 ULO safe to buy?
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