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V409 FSX

1999 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

481,369 mi
Last recorded481,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 FSX
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 481,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 481,369 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 386,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 350,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 350,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 316,309 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 316,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 292,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 271,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 271,624 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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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V409 FSX is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V409 FSX, 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 V409 FSX registered?

V409 FSX is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V409 FSX safe to buy?

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