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T195 LYB

1999 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet99,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT195 LYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 119,400 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 114,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,872 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 110,872 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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 102,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,126 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,122 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,057 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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T195 LYB is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,322 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T195 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T195 LYB registered?

T195 LYB is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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