MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear fuel tank strap rotten
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear fuel tank strap rotten
sump has a major oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both rear tyres on 2mm-both wiper blades split on ends
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Near side rear brake binding slightly.
Pedal anti-slip starting to wear thin.
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W557 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 W557 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 W557 UBY registered?
W557 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 March 2000.
Is W557 UBY safe to buy?
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