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V613 DVU

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

346,870 mi
Last recorded346,870 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV613 DVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 346,870 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 346,818 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2012 334,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 217,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 298,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 287,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 280,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 271,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 260,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 260,080 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 248,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 236,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 236,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 229,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 201,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 201,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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V613 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V613 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V613 DVU registered?

V613 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V613 DVU safe to buy?

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