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S653 APM

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 APM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 90,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 90,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,944 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 77,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 73,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,398 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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S653 APM is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S653 APM, 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 S653 APM registered?

S653 APM is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S653 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 APM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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