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V558 DLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

367,103 mi
Last recorded367,103 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 367,103 miles

centre floor brace corroded

ioil seepage from engine

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 367,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

central body mounting bracing on body heavily corroded

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

meter not tested, hackney fail

poorly repaired damage to top of offside front wing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 366,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

central body mounting bracing on body heavily corroded

hackney test fail... meter not tested due to brake condition

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

poorly repaired damage to top of offside front wing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 360,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 360,307 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

INTERIOR GRAB HANDLE BROKEN

SPARE TYRE TREAD BELOW 1.6MM

UNDER BONNET INSULATION INSECURE

Pass 31 Oct 2008 347,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front pads low

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play front lower king pins

Fail 27 Oct 2008 347,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front pads low

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play front lower king pins

Pass 2 Nov 2007 323,858 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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V558 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V558 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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V558 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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