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V554 DLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

347,547 mi
Last recorded347,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 347,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 324,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 324,122 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2013 301,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 300,721 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre cut

Pass 19 Jun 2012 277,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 253,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 228,662 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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V554 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V554 DLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V554 DLE registered?

V554 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V554 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V554 DLE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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