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X552 HLR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests41 (30 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.2%

Mileage

355,477 mi
Last recorded355,477 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 HLR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

30 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 355,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 347,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 341,690 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 339,719 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 339,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 332,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 328,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 324,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 319,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 314,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 310,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 306,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 299,176 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 299,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 282,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 282,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 274,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 274,114 miles

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 269,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 266,729 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 266,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 264,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 264,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 263,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 255,033 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 254,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 247,618 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 247,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 247,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 241,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 233,847 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 233,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 224,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 217,100 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 217,043 miles

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 207,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 197,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 187,248 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 187,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 178,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 178,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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X552 HLR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.2%.

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 X552 HLR, 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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X552 HLR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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