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X575 HLR

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

574,280 mi
Last recorded574,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX575 HLR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 574,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 574,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 555,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 555,283 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 516,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 486,650 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 453,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 418,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 390,635 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 390,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 373,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 361,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 361,943 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 329,870 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 329,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

condition/wear to both front discs

drivers window faulty

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r grab handle loose

Pass 11 Sep 2008 300,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 229,856 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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X575 HLR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X575 HLR, 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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X575 HLR is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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