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X703 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,185 mi
Last recorded177,185 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 177,185 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 177,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 168,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 165,384 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 155,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 144,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,654 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

fuel tank damp but unable to find any leaks

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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X703 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X703 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 X703 HLE registered?

X703 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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