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LT52 OXB

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

459,355 mi
Last recorded459,355 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 459,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 459,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 458,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 457,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 454,732 miles

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

Underbody framework in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 442,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 422,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 422,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure Not fitted correctly, marked (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 405,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 385,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 363,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 479,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 469,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 459,967 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 442,322 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 44,236 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 442,218 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 425,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 409,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 409,659 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 398,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 398,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 385,713 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 385,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 373,424 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 373,424 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 358,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 358,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 344,846 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 344,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OXB is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

LT52 OXB is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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