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W882 ULR

2000 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,749 mi
Last recorded196,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 ULR
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 196,749 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 196,573 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling on radiator surround (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat frame underneath (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector insecure at bottom (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 187,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 177,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 166,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 155,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 155,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 145,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 144,999 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 137,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NSF WHEEL BEARING,SLIGHT BULGE IN THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE NSR TYRE

Pass 23 Mar 2010 126,031 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 125,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 263,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 263,026 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 236,724 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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W882 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 W882 ULR, 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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W882 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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