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X685 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

523,296 mi
Last recorded523,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 523,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 523,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 506,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 506,325 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 493,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 498,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 480,197 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 479,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 468,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 468,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 458,777 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 443,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 443,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 424,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 408,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 395,092 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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X685 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X685 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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X685 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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