MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads 2mm
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub & across axle (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres worn on inner edge & close to legal limit (2mm)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
fuel tank damp
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
oil leak on oil filter
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service 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 Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V359 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V359 HBY, 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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What year was V359 HBY registered?
V359 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 September 1999.
Is V359 HBY safe to buy?
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