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W403 ULO

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 ULO
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 160,177 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,177 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 151,859 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly low

Fail 1 Dec 2016 151,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,140 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 144,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 128,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,783 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,460 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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W403 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W403 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 W403 ULO registered?

W403 ULO is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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