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AE51 ARE

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

442,554 mi
Last recorded442,554 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ARE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 442,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 435,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 435,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 430,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 425,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 413,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 413,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 382,769 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 382,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 366,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 355,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 347,968 miles

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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AE51 ARE is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 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 AE51 ARE, 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 24 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 AE51 ARE registered?

AE51 ARE is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is AE51 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ARE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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