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S128 FGP

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 FGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,599 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Hub Is Loose (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,627 miles

Front tyres perished - starting to split

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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S128 FGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S128 FGP, 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 27 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 S128 FGP registered?

S128 FGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S128 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 FGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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