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S895 VGV

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 VGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 160,523 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 160,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 15,902 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 147,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 135,530 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 135,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,370 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,481 miles

both front shocker covers adrift

n/s wiper slightly

rear reg plate slightly delaminated

slight play in steering system

vehicle fitted with various plastic trims, and unable to fully check

vehicle wet at time of test.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,312 miles

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

front discs worn

plastic guards fitted to underside

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,217 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 66,102 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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S895 VGV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S895 VGV, 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 S895 VGV registered?

S895 VGV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S895 VGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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