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S52 UVM

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

450,539 mi
Last recorded450,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 UVM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 450,539 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 450,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 439,787 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 439,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/S/R outer door handle broken

Rear cab, front centre seat belt reel damaged

Rear w/washer not hitting screen

Slight oil leak from steering box

Two bulbs not working in high level brake light

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 427,766 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 427,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 417,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 417,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 403,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 387,423 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 387,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 345,313 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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S52 UVM is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S52 UVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S52 UVM registered?

S52 UVM is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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