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LT02 OSM

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

366,770 mi
Last recorded366,770 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 OSM
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 366,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 366,071 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST SILIENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 365,372 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 365,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Short bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 362,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 360,455 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 360,452 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 358,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 354,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 352,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 349,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 346,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 343,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 339,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 336,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 336,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 322,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 327,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 327,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 327,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LT02 OSM is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LT02 OSM, 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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LT02 OSM is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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