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V776 EDB

1999 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,918 mi
Last recorded196,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 EDB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 196,918 miles

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 196,918 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Offside & Nearside front bushes marked with yellow chalk (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 173,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 173,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,760 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 147,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 137,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 2 Oct 2013 129,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 619,198 miles

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

Exhaust rear mounting bracket insicure

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 619,198 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust rear mounting bracket insicure

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 614,524 miles

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 614,524 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 596,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 575,438 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 575,411 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 547,679 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 547,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 532,178 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 532,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 492,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 455,299 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 455,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

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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V776 EDB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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 V776 EDB, 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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V776 EDB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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