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S62 UVM

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,429 mi
Last recorded246,429 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 UVM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 246,429 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 246,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 245,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 243,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 243,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011 241,423 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 241,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 241,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 239,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 238,923 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 238,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 234,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 231,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 231,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 226,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 221,028 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 220,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 215,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 211,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 207,196 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 207,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 202,907 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 202,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 198,185 miles

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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S62 UVM is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S62 UVM, 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 S62 UVM registered?

S62 UVM is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S62 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 UVM shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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