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W881 ULR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

338,736 mi
Last recorded338,736 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 ULR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 338,736 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 338,736 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 329,686 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/f upper wishbone bush

Pass 30 Dec 2014 321,819 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Dec 2014 321,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2014 312,835 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 312,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 307,351 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear number plate lights dim

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2013 300,047 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 299,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

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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W881 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W881 ULR, 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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W881 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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