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X673 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

317,026 mi
Last recorded317,026 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 317,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 313,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 313,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 309,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 305,232 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 305,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 301,464 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 301,461 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 297,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 297,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 293,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 288,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 288,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 283,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 278,002 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 278,002 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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X673 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X673 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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What year was X673 HLE registered?

X673 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X673 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X673 HLE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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