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V582 DLE

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

283,205 mi
Last recorded283,205 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 283,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 187,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 140,696 miles

engine de-tuned for emissions test

Fail 15 Sep 2006 140,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

all metal brake/fuel pipes corroded

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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V582 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V582 DLE, 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 V582 DLE registered?

V582 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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