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W936 VLY

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

418,284 mi
Last recorded418,284 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW936 VLY
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 418,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front main (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 409,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 405,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 405,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 401,162 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 395,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 391,654 miles

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

Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 391,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 386,660 miles

slight wear in the steering joint on the steering box drop arm to the cross link

Pass 24 Mar 2015 381,625 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 381,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 376,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 368,963 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 368,819 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 364,009 miles

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

slight wear in the near side steering idler

Pass 11 Nov 2013 358,400 miles

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

rear section of the fuel lines are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 358,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear section of the fuel lines are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 352,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 345,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 341,522 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 341,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 336,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 331,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 330,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 324,286 miles

rear metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 324,078 miles

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

rear metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 318,902 miles

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

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

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 22 Mar 2011 313,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 313,419 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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W936 VLY is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W936 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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W936 VLY is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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