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V299 GDS

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

364,599 mi
Last recorded364,599 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 GDS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2012 364,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 331,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 313,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 301,442 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 299,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 283,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 267,637 miles

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

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

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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V299 GDS is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V299 GDS, 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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What year was V299 GDS registered?

V299 GDS is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V299 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V299 GDS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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