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W959 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

374,363 mi
Last recorded374,363 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 374,363 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 359,699 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn/engine oil leak/centre propshaft worn

Fail 30 Mar 2016 359,692 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn/engine oil leak/centre propshaft worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 338,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 325,904 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel line very rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 315,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 302,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 290,360 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 279,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 263,405 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 251,874 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 234,793 miles

Centre bearing worn

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

Oil leak

Steering idler worn near side.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 234,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre bearing worn

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

Oil leak

Steering idler worn near side.

Pass 27 May 2011 222,839 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 222,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 213,216 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 213,209 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 187,997 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 187,889 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 161,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 161,893 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,230 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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W959 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W959 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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W959 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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