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SJI 6405

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 6405
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 1 Jul 2013 51,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 68,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

unable to check fully under vehicle due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,665 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 40,260 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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SJI 6405 is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SJI 6405, 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 SJI 6405 registered?

SJI 6405 is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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