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Y42 NLH

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Purple Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

363,056 mi
Last recorded363,056 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 NLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 363,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft do nut worn out ,up and down excess movement

Fail 15 Sep 2016 363,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center side exhaust rubber split

o/s/f lower suspension boll joint one bolt it is broken

prop shaft do nut worn out ,up and down excess movement

Pass 10 Mar 2016 356,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 356,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

center exhaust rubber holder slightly damaged.

sings of engine oil leaks from oil filter unit.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 350,048 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 350,048 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 30 Apr 2015 341,818 miles

N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT LOCK TAB NOT LOCKED OVER

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 332,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 332,196 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 322,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank strap slight corrosion

gear box sump leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 322,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank strap slight corrosion

gear box sump leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 312,427 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks under vehicle engine and g/box. N/S/R tyre under inflatted. Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2013 312,425 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaks under vehicle engine and g/box. N/S/R tyre under inflatted. Front bumper insecure

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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Y42 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Purple with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y42 NLH, 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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Y42 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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