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W896 ULR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,908 mi
Last recorded223,908 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 ULR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 223,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 199,551 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 170,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 170,264 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 Bushes worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped 2 Pipes not clipped (marked) (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake Compensating Valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2017 151,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 139,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 131,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 131,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W896 ULR 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W896 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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What year was W896 ULR registered?

W896 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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