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V611 DVU

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

281,907 mi
Last recorded281,907 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 DVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 281,907 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

play in the steering joints

slight play inthe wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2014 276,239 miles

discs worn

engine slightly smokie on startup

play at the steering wheel

play in the track rod ends

slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2014 272,245 miles

All four tyre sidewalls are starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 272,239 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All four tyre sidewalls are starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 267,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 261,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 261,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 259,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 259,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 259,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 259,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 258,506 miles

Chip in the wind screen

PLay in the front offside top suspension arm rear bush JUST LEGAL

Play at the steering wheel JUST LEGAL

Pass 4 Feb 2011 256,907 miles

play in the steering

Pass 3 Aug 2010 254,152 miles

play in the steering

Pass 25 Feb 2010 251,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 247,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 243,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 240,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 233,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 160,905 miles

exhaust emits excessive quantities of oil

glow plug warning lamp displayed

hydraulic clutch metal pipe excessively corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 160,905 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust emits excessive quantities of oil

glow plug warning lamp displayed

hydraulic clutch metal pipe excessively corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 220,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 220,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V611 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V611 DVU, 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 V611 DVU registered?

V611 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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