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X899 ACB

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

354,327 mi
Last recorded354,327 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 ACB
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 354,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 354,327 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 341,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 341,163 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

req.for hackney test(meter wrong time)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 328,056 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 328,056 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hackney test requirement--FIRE EXTINGUSHER

Pass 27 Feb 2012 314,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 299,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 280,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 245,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 212,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 180,294 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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X899 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 X899 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 X899 ACB registered?

X899 ACB is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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