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LK51 RXP

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests42 (27 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

238,319 mi
Last recorded238,319 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RXP
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

27 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 238,319 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 238,306 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 230,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 220,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 220,712 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 211,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 211,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 202,704 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Side movement in park brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2017 191,904 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 181,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 181,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 172,447 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 172,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 352,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 340,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 331,070 miles

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

n/s middle body mount bolt snapped but body still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 320,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 307,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 294,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 288,044 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 288,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 274,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 273,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 262,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 250,561 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 250,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 250,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 240,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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 Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank suport bracket corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 229,026 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 229,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 218,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 207,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 207,386 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 196,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 196,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 184,325 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 184,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 172,881 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 172,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 161,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 151,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 151,424 miles

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

brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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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LK51 RXP is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK51 RXP, 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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LK51 RXP is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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