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V308 GDS

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

424,550 mi
Last recorded424,550 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 GDS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 424,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 423,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 403,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 403,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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V308 GDS is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V308 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 V308 GDS registered?

V308 GDS is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V308 GDS safe to buy?

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