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W553 UBY

2000 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

515,112 mi
Last recorded515,112 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 515,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 515,104 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 506,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 496,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 487,501 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 487,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 477,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 471,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 460,673 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 460,665 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 448,629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 434,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 423,198 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 423,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 410,822 miles

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

advise custmor about vehicle ride height

metal fuel tank pipe is corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 410,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advise custmor about vehicle ride height

metal fuel tank pipe is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 399,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 399,406 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 398,319 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 398,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 379,193 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 379,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 359,916 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 359,911 miles

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 344,577 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 344,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 330,668 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 330,651 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 321,526 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

slight low effort nearside rear foot and handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2008 321,455 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2008 303,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 277,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 277,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 243,589 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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W553 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 322,132 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W553 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W553 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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