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W575 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

301,114 mi
Last recorded301,114 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 301,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 301,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 301,115 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 301,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 298,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipe at lift pump not fully secure but not leaking

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 22 May 2014 298,482 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front grill insecure

fuel pipe at lift pump not fully secure but not leaking

n/r tip seat base cracked needs weld

rocker cover gasket leaking

slight play in king pin o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Oct 2013 297,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 297,269 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2013 297,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 291,386 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 291,386 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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W575 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W575 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 W575 UBY registered?

W575 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W575 UBY safe to buy?

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