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W971 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

427,881 mi
Last recorded427,881 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 427,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Offside and Nearside front (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 415,451 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 415,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 403,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 388,519 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper body support bar corroded

fuel lines corroded o/s/r upper

Pass 5 Sep 2015 373,989 miles

FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS CORRODED

Front bumper brackets corroded

Front bumper insecure

Fuel Pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 373,989 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS CORRODED

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 355,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 336,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 336,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

osr brake poor performance

Pass 30 Aug 2012 316,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 316,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 295,599 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 295,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 272,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 250,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 228,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 202,234 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 202,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 174,358 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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W971 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W971 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 W971 ULX registered?

W971 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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