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V361 HBY

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

306,537 mi
Last recorded306,537 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 HBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 306,537 miles

rear brake imb at 32/

weld repair on subframe covered in underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2012 306,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 306,295 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 306,212 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 292,270 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 292,210 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 279,512 miles

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

o/s head lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2011 279,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s head lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 266,399 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 266,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 252,771 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 252,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front wheel close to fouling track rod on full lock

Pass 7 Aug 2009 240,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 240,436 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 234,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 226,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 226,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 212,376 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 212,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 199,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 199,274 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 182,518 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 182,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 168,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 168,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 151,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 135,886 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 135,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V361 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 V361 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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V361 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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