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V301 GLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

426,986 mi
Last recorded426,986 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 426,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 426,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 412,507 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 402,987 miles

Centre & rear exhaust rubber support rings perished and split

Gear selector cable insecure at gearbox clamp area

Indicator stalk/switch assembly has slight wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 402,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre & rear exhaust rubber support rings perished and split

Gear selector cable insecure at gearbox clamp area

Indicator stalk/switch assembly has slight wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 398,269 miles

play in nsf lower joint

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering box

play in t/r/ends

Fail 28 May 2013 398,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in nsf lower joint

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering box

play in t/r/ends

Pass 30 Nov 2012 388,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr service and parking brake slightly lower

slight play nsf t/r/end

slight play steering box

Fail 27 Nov 2012 387,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play nsf t/r/end

slight play steering box

Pass 31 May 2012 378,770 miles

air con pump loose (not used)

all floor outriggers corroded and weak

play in steering box

rear x member corroded and weak

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 30 May 2012 378,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

air con pump loose (not used)

all floor outriggers corroded and weak

play in steering box

rear x member corroded and weak

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 5 Dec 2011 369,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Dec 2011 369,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing

fuel tank brackets weak

play in nsf trunion

slight play in box

Fail 1 Dec 2011 369,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing

fuel tank brackets weak

play in nsf trunion

slight play in box

Pass 6 Jun 2011 361,800 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 361,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight water leak on rad

Pass 1 Dec 2010 352,554 miles

OSF bump stops damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2010 352,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

OSF bump stops damaged

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 333,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

right side wiper drive loose in body

slght transmission fluid leak from cooler pipe/hose

Fail 23 Nov 2009 333,235 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

leading fuel tank bracket corroded through in places

right side wiper drive loose in body

slght transmission fluid leak from cooler pipe/hose

Pass 24 Nov 2008 301,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 301,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adjustment rod section of handbrake cable (lever to equaliser bar) has been welded together.Component should be replaced anyhow as per failiure for fraying.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 264,683 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 236,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 205,231 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 205,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V301 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V301 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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V301 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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