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D73 CAB

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

402,817 mi
Last recorded402,817 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 CAB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2010 402,817 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 402,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 374,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 374,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 345,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 345,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 319,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 319,205 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 281,862 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 281,620 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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D73 CAB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D73 CAB, 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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D73 CAB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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