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W559 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,198 mi
Last recorded209,198 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 209,198 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 200,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 197,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 197,853 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 190,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 190,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 182,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 182,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 182,181 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 166,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 166,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 166,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 166,644 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W559 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W559 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 W559 UBY registered?

W559 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W559 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 UBY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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