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W905 ULR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

254,196 mi
Last recorded254,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 ULR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 254,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 254,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 246,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 246,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 237,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 237,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 225,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 225,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 216,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 202,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 202,356 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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W905 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W905 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 W905 ULR registered?

W905 ULR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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