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V257 LDA

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

370,535 mi
Last recorded370,535 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 LDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 370,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 350,006 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 332,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 314,869 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 291,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 291,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 267,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 267,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 243,197 miles

offside rear lens cracked

two front tyres wrearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2005 243,197 miles

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

offside rear lens cracked

two front tyres wrearing on inside edge

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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V257 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V257 LDA, 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 V257 LDA registered?

V257 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V257 LDA safe to buy?

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