CarVerify

Free Car Check

S857 VOP

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

470,788 mi
Last recorded470,788 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Metrocab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 VOP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 470,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 457,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 447,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 439,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 428,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 427,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 426,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013
Pass 14 Sep 2012 403,953 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 399,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 396,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 392,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 388,777 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 377,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear fog light not working

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 377,913 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 305,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 Aug 2009 305,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Feb 2009 297,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 297,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 297,251 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 297,251 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 288,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 286,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 277,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 277,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 264,372 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 264,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 247,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 232,670 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
Full Metrocab Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S857 VOP is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S857 VOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S857 VOP?

You can check the full history of S857 VOP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S857 VOP registered?

S857 VOP is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S857 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 VOP shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S857 VOP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S857 VOP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.