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S97 NFV

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,872 mi
Last recorded145,872 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 NFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 145,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 145,228 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 145,103 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 145,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 144,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 144,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 141,976 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2016 141,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2015 139,941 miles

osr tyre perished but not to excess

Pass 15 May 2014 138,074 miles

off side rear tyre slightly preished but not to excess

Fail 9 May 2014 138,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre slightly preished but not to excess

Pass 23 May 2013 136,014 miles

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 20 May 2013 136,013 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 May 2012 134,560 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure

n/s wiper blade has a small split

Fail 14 May 2012 134,558 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure

n/s wiper blade has a small split

Pass 12 May 2011 131,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2010 129,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 129,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 123,664 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 123,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 118,252 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 118,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 May 2007 112,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 112,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 106,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 106,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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S97 NFV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S97 NFV, 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 S97 NFV registered?

S97 NFV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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