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V788 EDB

1999 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

315,661 mi
Last recorded315,661 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 EDB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 315,661 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 315,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 298,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 298,429 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 280,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 280,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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V788 EDB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 EDB registered?

V788 EDB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V788 EDB safe to buy?

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