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V370 HBY

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

234,682 mi
Last recorded234,682 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 HBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 234,682 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 234,632 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 234,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 234,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 234,632 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 234,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 234,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 234,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2019 234,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 234,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 234,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured in two places (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 234,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s front floor stiffener plates corroded and hold, not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 Feb 2018 234,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s front floor stiffener plates corroded and hold, not within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2017 234,410 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 234,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 234,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 234,410 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 234,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 234,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 232,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 229,288 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 229,282 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 226,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 222,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 222,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 217,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 217,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 217,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 213,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 213,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 209,924 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 209,924 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 206,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 202,449 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 198,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 198,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 196,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 193,471 miles

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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V370 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V370 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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V370 HBY is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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