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V655 NOA

1999 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,959 mi
Last recorded148,959 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 NOA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,829 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,690 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,670 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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V655 NOA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V655 NOA, 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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What year was V655 NOA registered?

V655 NOA is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V655 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 NOA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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