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W728 GUG

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

433,009 mi
Last recorded433,009 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 GUG
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 433,009 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder slightly worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 414,299 miles

Nearside Front Play in idler arms

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 395,340 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Offside & Nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 372,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 366,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 351,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 324,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 299,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 274,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 251,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 251,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W728 GUG is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W728 GUG, 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 W728 GUG registered?

W728 GUG is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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