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X893 HLL

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,013 mi
Last recorded236,013 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 HLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 236,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 230,224 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 230,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 223,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 216,507 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 209,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 209,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 203,273 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 203,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 196,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 196,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X893 HLL is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X893 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 X893 HLL registered?

X893 HLL is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X893 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X893 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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