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X477 JOJ

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

261,723 mi
Last recorded261,723 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 JOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 261,723 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (Marked) (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st mount (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st mount (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd mount (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 249,928 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 249,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 241,822 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 241,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 231,730 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion At body mount, marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 219,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 207,582 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 207,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 194,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 183,197 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 183,115 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 168,128 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 166,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 162,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,738 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 159,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 157,241 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 157,241 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 155,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 153,681 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 153,676 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 150,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 148,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 143,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 141,108 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 141,089 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 136,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 132,623 miles

Near Side front wheel is close to fouling vehicle on full lock

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 128,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 122,392 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 113,971 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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X477 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X477 JOJ, 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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X477 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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