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V272 LDA

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

331,936 mi
Last recorded331,936 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 LDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 331,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 331,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 331,953 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 331,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 327,266 miles

CUT IN OFF SIDE TYRE INNER WALL

HAS CHIP IN WINDSREEN ON OFFSIDE IS IN LIMMITS

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

OFF SIDE HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

SLIGHT CRACKING IN NEAR SIDE EXHAUST RUBBER

Pass 23 Sep 2009 319,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 319,248 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 300,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 260,444 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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V272 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V272 LDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V272 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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