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S259 VWB

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 VWB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 119,002 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 99,148 miles

nearside top door pin worn.

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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S259 VWB is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S259 VWB, 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 S259 VWB registered?

S259 VWB is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S259 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 VWB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S259 VWB have outstanding finance?

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