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W966 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

595,413 mi
Last recorded595,413 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 595,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 580,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 564,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 551,113 miles

nearside and offside front fog lights not working and lens broken

Fail 15 Jan 2015 550,529 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front fog lights not working and lens broken

Pass 22 Jul 2014 533,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 517,397 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 517,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 499,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen wipers smeary

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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W966 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W966 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 W966 ULX registered?

W966 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W966 ULX safe to buy?

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