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LR02 OVD

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

286,765 mi
Last recorded286,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 OVD
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 286,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 286,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSS BEAM (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS BEAM (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 272,840 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 257,852 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 241,876 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 241,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 217,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 205,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 205,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 210,190 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 210,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 199,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 190,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 179,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 164,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 144,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 144,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 133,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 133,784 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck splitting

o/s front tyre close to subframe on full right steering lock

Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,644 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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LR02 OVD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR02 OVD, 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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LR02 OVD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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