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A9879DY

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,530 mi
Last recorded27,530 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9879DY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,437 miles

headlamp converters fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,437 miles

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

headlamp converters fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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A9879DY is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,631 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 Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9879DY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9879DY registered?

A9879DY is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is A9879DY safe to buy?

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