MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
315,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of V788 EDB?
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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?
The MOT history for V788 EDB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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