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S233 GHW

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,963 mi
Last recorded108,963 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 GHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 108,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 101,010 miles

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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S233 GHW is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S233 GHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S233 GHW registered?

S233 GHW is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S233 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 GHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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