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W961 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

395,401 mi
Last recorded395,401 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 395,401 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 395,401 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

Pass 20 Aug 2015 384,069 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 384,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 371,477 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 371,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 359,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 359,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 347,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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W961 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W961 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 W961 ULX registered?

W961 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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