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V294 GLE

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

357,450 mi
Last recorded357,450 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 357,450 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 357,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 342,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 330,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 319,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 319,603 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 299,726 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 29 Sep 2010 299,726 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2010 279,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 245,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 222,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 222,028 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 201,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 167,708 miles

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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V294 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V294 GLE, 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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V294 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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