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X865 HLL

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

387,458 mi
Last recorded387,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 HLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 387,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 359,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 350,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 350,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 343,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 343,400 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 334,962 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 334,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 326,986 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 326,985 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2014 316,597 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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X865 HLL is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 293,027 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 X865 HLL, 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 25 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 X865 HLL registered?

X865 HLL is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X865 HLL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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