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W398 ULO

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

519,482 mi
Last recorded519,482 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 519,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 504,054 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 504,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 498,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 498,008 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 480,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 468,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 325,675 miles

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.

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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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.

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