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V264 LDA

1999 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

251,454 mi
Last recorded251,454 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV264 LDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 251,454 miles

NSF BRAKE PIPE BRACKET HAS BEEN WELDED BUT IS SECURE

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 227,464 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake effort low

o/s/f pads low

rear exhaust rubbers split

slight play front king pins

Fail 2 Jul 2009 227,447 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f pads low

rear exhaust rubbers split

slight play front king pins

Pass 4 Jul 2008 203,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/f shock damp

rear exhaust mounts spliting

slight lift o/s/f king pin

steering box damp

Fail 19 Jun 2008 203,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Damp patch on steering box

Slight lift o/s king pim

Pass 20 Sep 2007 186,825 miles

Advises aslast test number 132513767281

Fail 20 Sep 2007 186,784 miles

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

Damp patch on nsteering box

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

Wiper blades split but clear screen ok

Pass 24 Aug 2007 182,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 181,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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V264 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V264 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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V264 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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