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S714 CFS

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Brown Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 CFS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 87,954 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 87,954 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2007 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S714 CFS is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Brown with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S714 CFS, 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 S714 CFS registered?

S714 CFS is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S714 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 CFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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