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LT52 OWW

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

347,792 mi
Last recorded347,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OWW
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 347,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 343,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 339,196 miles

Nearside Front idler play

Pass 18 Jan 2018 333,149 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 333,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 326,235 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 326,226 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure at fuel tank (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 318,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 318,131 miles

Steering box insecure bolts snapped or loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 309,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 301,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 292,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 279,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 273,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 259,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 259,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

vehicle underside has been undersealed covering some components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 247,247 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 234,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 234,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 234,179 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 220,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 208,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 208,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 196,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 185,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 174,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 162,537 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 151,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 151,832 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 137,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 107,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 107,004 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 92,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,503 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 OWW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 OWW, 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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What year was LT52 OWW registered?

LT52 OWW is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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