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W539 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

335,594 mi
Last recorded335,594 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 335,594 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 335,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 229,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 225,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 225,665 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W539 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W539 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 W539 UBY registered?

W539 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W539 UBY safe to buy?

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