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V584 DLE

1999 Metrocab Auto

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,272 mi
Last recorded244,272 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV584 DLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 244,272 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Has just met parking brake efficiency requirements.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 244,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 234,293 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 323,112 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger door handle broken (sharp edge)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 323,112 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Valance corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger door handle broken (sharp edge)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 309,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Slight play steering inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 294,294 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 281,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 268,131 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 256,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 244,439 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 243,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 232,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 220,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 206,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 192,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 192,060 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V584 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V584 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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V584 DLE is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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