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W882 FRN

2000 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

307,717 mi
Last recorded307,717 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 FRN
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 307,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 307,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 300,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering box

prop centre bearing worn

Fail 5 May 2010 300,045 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering box

prop centre bearing worn

Pass 5 May 2009 295,529 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 295,522 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 267,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 247,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 247,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 238,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 223,122 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside rear door bottom hinge loose

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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W882 FRN is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W882 FRN, 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 W882 FRN registered?

W882 FRN is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W882 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W882 FRN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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