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V556 DLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

333,540 mi
Last recorded333,540 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 333,540 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 333,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 301,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 301,348 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 301,347 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 300,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 300,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 300,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 299,611 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 299,611 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V556 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue 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 V556 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.

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What year was V556 DLE registered?

V556 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V556 DLE safe to buy?

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