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X486 JOJ

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

568,839 mi
Last recorded568,839 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 JOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 568,839 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 558,565 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 557,925 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Central Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 537,253 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 536,104 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 517,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 496,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 476,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 458,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

prop centre bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 443,586 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 4 Aug 2014 442,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 420,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 398,562 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front no plate

Fail 9 Aug 2013 398,558 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front no plate

Pass 30 Jan 2013 371,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 371,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 348,816 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 333,937 miles

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

boot area full

drivers seat mountings modified

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 332,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

boot area full

different leaf springs on rear

drivers seat mountings modified

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle lower on offside front

Pass 20 Jul 2011 324,749 miles

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

nearside rear leaf spring different to offside rear leaf spring

Pass 4 Feb 2011 312,645 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 312,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 304,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 298,603 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 298,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 287,353 miles

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)

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

brake pedal spongy and reserve travel low

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 286,968 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 277,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front lower suspension arm bushes appear worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 266,602 miles

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

seepage from power steering pump.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 253,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 238,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X486 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 X486 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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X486 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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