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W571 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

462,895 mi
Last recorded462,895 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 462,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

Fail 30 Oct 2014 462,895 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

split pin on n/s outer track rod end castle missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 320,881 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

change brake fluid

Fail 19 Feb 2014 320,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

change brake fluid

power steering pump pully misalined

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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W571 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W571 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W571 UBY registered?

W571 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W571 UBY safe to buy?

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