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C8 CHH

1998 Smart Mcc City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CHH
MakeSmart Mcc
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 78,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 73,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,915 miles

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

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

both front tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,861 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 31,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 20,298 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Mcc City Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,006
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Stop lamp not working 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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C8 CHH is a 1998 Smart Mcc City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

The most common reason a Smart Mcc City Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 CHH, 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 C8 CHH registered?

C8 CHH is a 1998 Smart Mcc City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C8 CHH safe to buy?

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