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V269 LDA

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

336,578 mi
Last recorded336,578 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 LDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 336,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2013 308,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2013 307,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 301,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 301,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 296,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 293,358 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 293,339 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 287,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 280,055 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 280,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 279,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 279,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 273,980 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 273,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 271,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 271,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 270,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 270,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 270,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 270,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 270,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 270,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 269,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 269,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 264,300 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2006 259,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 259,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 248,551 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V269 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V269 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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V269 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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