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Y47 NLH

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 NLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017
Pass 17 Sep 2016 437,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 429,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 429,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 424,090 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 415,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 406,746 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 398,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013
Pass 25 May 2013 380,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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Y47 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 Y47 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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What year was Y47 NLH registered?

Y47 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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