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X672 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

490,417 mi
Last recorded490,417 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX672 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 490,417 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 480,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 407,744 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

fuel tank straps rusted

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 25 Jan 2011 389,348 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

offside front & centre bvrake pipes clips worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 375,251 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside indicator faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2010 363,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust fouling on shock absorber

Fail 1 Mar 2010 363,121 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust fouling on shock absorber

Pass 14 Aug 2009 346,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust mounting worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 332,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 331,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 314,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 313,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 295,075 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 294,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 273,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 255,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 254,788 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear door auto matic door lock not working

rear fold down seat frame cracked

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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X672 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X672 HLE, 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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X672 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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