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X878 HLL

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

411,109 mi
Last recorded411,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 HLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 411,109 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 401,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 387,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 372,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 356,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 338,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak around gearbox. ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 319,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 301,727 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 285,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 266,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 247,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 231,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 211,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 191,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 177,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 177,548 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 157,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,296 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,842 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 625,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 625,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 481,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 314,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008
Pass 18 Jul 2007 96,230 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,497 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,263 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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X878 HLL is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X878 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 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 X878 HLL registered?

X878 HLL is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X878 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 HLL shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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