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W927 VLY

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

328,304 mi
Last recorded328,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW927 VLY
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 328,304 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Play In Steering Idler

Steering Slight Grinding Noise, However Operating O.K.

Under Vehicle Has Been Undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2016 328,185 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Play In Steering Idler

Steering Slight Grinding Noise, However Operating O.K.

Under Vehicle Has Been Undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2015 317,586 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Nearside Steering Idler Slight Play

Rear Exhaust Silencer Moving In Strap

Fail 15 Dec 2015 317,524 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Moving In Strap

Nearside Steering Idler Slight Play

Pass 17 Jun 2015 303,441 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 303,417 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W927 VLY is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W927 VLY, 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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W927 VLY is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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