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MVG 708C

2000 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

370,555 mi
Last recorded370,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 708C
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 370,555 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 370,554 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil light stays on

Fail 27 May 2015 370,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 347,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 315,580 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 315,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel arch hold in fibreglass

offside front bumper missing 2 bolts, stil secure

Pass 19 Jun 2012 294,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 203,405 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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MVG 708C is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVG 708C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MVG 708C registered?

MVG 708C is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is MVG 708C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 708C shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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