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W538 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,938 mi
Last recorded263,938 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 263,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 247,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 228,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 225,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 222,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 217,017 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 217,017 miles

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

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

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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W538 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W538 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W538 UBY registered?

W538 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W538 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 UBY shows 7 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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