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LT02 OTA

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

366,055 mi
Last recorded366,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 OTA
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 366,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 366,043 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 354,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 341,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 341,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 328,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 327,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 322,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 313,027 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 312,967 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 300,393 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 300,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 291,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 291,004 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 279,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 118,865 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust rubbers starting tom split!

Fail 22 May 2009 118,865 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust rubbers starting tom split!

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 OTA is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LT02 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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