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X692 HLE

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

287,935 mi
Last recorded287,935 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX692 HLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 287,935 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 281,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 281,376 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 273,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 267,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 267,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 260,517 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 260,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 253,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 253,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 245,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 245,737 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 235,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 227,971 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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X692 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X692 HLE, 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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X692 HLE is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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