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W533 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

334,704 mi
Last recorded334,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 334,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 329,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013
Fail 7 Jun 2013

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 318,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012
Pass 25 Nov 2011
Pass 20 May 2011 297,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 274,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 253,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 243,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 243,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2007 204,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 166,864 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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W533 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W533 UBY, 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.

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What year was W533 UBY registered?

W533 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W533 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W533 UBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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