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X693 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

463,212 mi
Last recorded463,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 463,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 457,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 457,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 449,662 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 449,661 miles

Inner Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 442,231 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 442,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 435,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 426,547 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 426,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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X693 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X693 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X693 HLE registered?

X693 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X693 HLE safe to buy?

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