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W956 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

296,991 mi
Last recorded296,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 296,991 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 296,989 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 292,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 287,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 282,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 276,931 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 276,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 271,918 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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W956 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W956 ULX, 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 W956 ULX registered?

W956 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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