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LR02 OVV

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

322,143 mi
Last recorded322,143 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 OVV
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 322,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 322,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit bad earth

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 313,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 313,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 304,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 304,544 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 296,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 296,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 286,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 286,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 282,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 282,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 275,896 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 275,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 271,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 266,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 260,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 255,840 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 OVV is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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