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Y81 NLH

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

288,564 mi
Last recorded288,564 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 NLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 288,564 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 286,993 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 286,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 277,966 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 268,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 268,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 268,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 259,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 248,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 248,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 238,938 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear 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 30 Jun 2014 227,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 218,006 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 218,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 207,810 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 207,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y81 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y81 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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Y81 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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