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X874 ACB

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

441,399 mi
Last recorded441,399 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 ACB
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 441,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 441,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 441,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 440,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 440,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 431,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 415,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 415,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 402,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 387,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 373,569 miles

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 356,736 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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X874 ACB is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X874 ACB, 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 X874 ACB registered?

X874 ACB is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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