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LT52 OWP

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

329,064 mi
Last recorded329,064 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OWP
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 329,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 329,033 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 315,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 306,258 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 306,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 293,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 282,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 282,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust blowing

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 272,738 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 272,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 263,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 252,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 241,121 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 229,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 218,872 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 218,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2012 209,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 206,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 194,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 194,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 184,081 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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LT52 OWP is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT52 OWP, 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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LT52 OWP is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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