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W548 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,255 mi
Last recorded247,255 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 247,255 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2011 247,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2010 243,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 238,266 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 238,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 221,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 216,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 215,692 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 195,522 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 195,382 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s parking brake performance is on limit

rear brakes are out of balance

rear exhaust box is rusty

rear service brake performances are on limit

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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W548 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W548 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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W548 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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