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NL02 ZTJ

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A49,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZTJ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,000 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2013 70,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs are starting to rust

Pass 10 May 2010 52,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 52,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 19,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A?

Based on 2,557 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
3,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp aim too low 50
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NL02 ZTJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 49,599 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL02 ZTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL02 ZTJ registered?

NL02 ZTJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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