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X491 JOJ

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

539,040 mi
Last recorded539,040 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 539,040 miles

Steering slightly tight

Pass 8 Nov 2018 525,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 515,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 507,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 495,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 481,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 467,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 453,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 439,841 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 425,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 407,783 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 407,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 392,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 392,250 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 372,961 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 353,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 336,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 323,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 323,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 313,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 300,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 291,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 284,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 284,161 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 278,047 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to fouling on full lock

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 268,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 267,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 3 Mar 2008 256,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 256,777 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 242,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 237,959 miles

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

rear footbrake slightly out of balance

Pass 1 Mar 2007 227,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 227,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 214,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 214,410 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 214,377 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 204,703 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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X491 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X491 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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X491 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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