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X294 CSF

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

393,618 mi
Last recorded393,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 CSF
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 393,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 386,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 381,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 376,363 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2017 376,350 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2016 373,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 369,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 368,697 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 368,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 367,069 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 364,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 362,354 miles

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 360,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 358,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 355,746 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 355,738 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 354,252 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 354,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 351,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 350,999 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 350,985 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/S Engine mounting has poor weld repair

Pass 25 Nov 2010 348,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 346,136 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 346,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 342,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 328,278 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 312,107 miles

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 297,642 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 297,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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X294 CSF is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X294 CSF, 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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X294 CSF is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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