MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight smoke emmitted on tick over but clears on accelleration
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 TXY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 TXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A20 TXY registered?
A20 TXY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is A20 TXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 TXY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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