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W899 ULR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2466cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,137 mi
Last recorded197,137 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 ULR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,466cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 197,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front heavy cracking to tyre walls (close to limit

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 197,110 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front heavy cracking to tyre walls (close to limit

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 190,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 178,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 170,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 166,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 166,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 165,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 164,535 miles

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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W899 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,466cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W899 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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W899 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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