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V311 GDS

2000 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

342,145 mi
Last recorded342,145 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Manual322,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 GDS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 342,145 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 342,145 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 325,033 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 325,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 310,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V311 GDS is a 2000 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 322,132 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 V311 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 26 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V311 GDS registered?

V311 GDS is a 2000 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V311 GDS safe to buy?

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