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W982 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Multi-colour Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

269,603 mi
Last recorded269,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 269,603 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 269,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 262,524 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 262,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 252,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 243,995 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear facing seats not fitted with seat belts

Fail 10 Feb 2014 243,877 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 232,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 232,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W982 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Multi-colour 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 W982 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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W982 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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