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V450 ETN

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

267,140 mi
Last recorded267,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 ETN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 267,140 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 267,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 256,589 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 256,564 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 244,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 238,532 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 238,532 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 232,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 227,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 221,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 216,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 209,336 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 203,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 197,259 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 197,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 193,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 193,990 miles

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

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

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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V450 ETN is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V450 ETN, 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 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V450 ETN registered?

V450 ETN is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V450 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V450 ETN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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