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X494 JOJ

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

535,499 mi
Last recorded535,499 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 JOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 535,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 525,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 513,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 497,082 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 497,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 479,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 471,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 471,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2012 455,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 437,670 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 437,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 421,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 408,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 394,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 380,121 miles

Offside rear outrigger corrosion

Slight crack offside front brakepipe Bracket

Fail 25 Nov 2009 380,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear outrigger corrosion

Slight crack offside front brakepipe Bracket

Pass 21 May 2009 363,148 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 248,054 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 348,024 miles

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

Battery insecure

Gearbox pipes loose

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 334,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 334,834 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 322,241 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 322,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 306,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 306,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 287,188 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 287,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 267,884 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
18,847
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
438
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 518
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 227
Registration plate lamp not working 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 179
Stop lamp not working 145
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X494 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 324,261 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 Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X494 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X494 JOJ is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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