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V282 GLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,301 mi
Last recorded249,301 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 249,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 247,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 247,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 232,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 196,885 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 196,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 156,683 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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V282 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V282 GLE, 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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What year was V282 GLE registered?

V282 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V282 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V282 GLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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