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Y82 NLH

2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

258,867 mi
Last recorded258,867 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto293,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 NLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 258,867 miles

fluid leak around engine bay area

Fail 29 Nov 2016 258,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside front road wheel rubbing on brake pipes (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

fluid leak around engine bay area

Pass 31 May 2016 253,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 248,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 243,479 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 243,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 238,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 238,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 232,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 228,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 223,877 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

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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Y82 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y82 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 Y82 NLH registered?

Y82 NLH is a 2001 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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