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V568 DLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

373,521 mi
Last recorded373,521 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 373,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear body to chassis mount rail corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 373,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear body to chassis mount rail corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 340,340 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front flexable brake hose bracket cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 222,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 200,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 192,717 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 182,717 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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V568 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V568 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 V568 DLE registered?

V568 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V568 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V568 DLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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