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W557 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

257,168 mi
Last recorded257,168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 257,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 257,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 248,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 241,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 229,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 220,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 215,286 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 208,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 202,592 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 194,301 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 183,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 160,658 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 160,634 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 139,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,539 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Pedal anti-slip starting to wear thin.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,387 miles

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.

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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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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W557 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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