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J499 REW

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

461,269 mi
Last recorded461,269 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 REW
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 461,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank straps rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 450,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 439,058 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 429,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring worn mounting member rusted (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 414,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 399,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 385,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 372,035 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 354,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 344,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 344,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 344,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 344,854 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 336,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 333,926 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 321,088 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 311,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 304,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 291,922 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 291,917 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 277,865 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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J499 REW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J499 REW, 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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J499 REW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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