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T190 DGP

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT190 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 158,956 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN WEAK

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 158,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 153,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offsidewiperblade slightly split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 153,871 miles

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

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

offsidewiperblade slightly split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 137,570 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes only just met balance requirements

Fail 2 Oct 2009 137,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 137,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 136,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 134,662 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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T190 DGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 T190 DGP, 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 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T190 DGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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