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V616 DVU

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

437,799 mi
Last recorded437,799 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 DVU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 437,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 430,544 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door hinge has play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 425,735 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 420,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 420,130 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 414,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 414,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 408,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 408,143 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 402,723 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 402,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 397,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 388,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 388,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 385,056 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 385,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 385,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 380,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 373,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 371,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 368,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 359,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 347,272 miles

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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V616 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V616 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 V616 DVU registered?

V616 DVU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V616 DVU safe to buy?

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