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V305 GLE

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,267 mi
Last recorded211,267 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 211,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 178,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 178,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V305 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V305 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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What year was V305 GLE registered?

V305 GLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V305 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V305 GLE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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