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V274 LDA

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

512,131 mi
Last recorded512,131 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 LDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 512,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 503,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 503,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 496,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Middle, marked with yellow chalk (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak Front & rear ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 496,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Middle, marked with yellow chalk (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak Front & rear ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 477,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Play inner steering joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 472,107 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle covered with undersealant

Fail 26 Jan 2015 472,102 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 445,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 435,150 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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/r tyre low to 2mm

Fail 30 Jan 2013 435,145 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre low to 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2011 420,511 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front box sections showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2011 420,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front box sections showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 413,879 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 413,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

tank strap showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2009 403,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 403,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 390,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 353,919 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 353,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 311,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 311,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

underseal hampering inspection

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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V274 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V274 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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V274 LDA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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