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T199 TCF

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,338 mi
Last recorded67,338 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 TCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,338 miles

battery light illuminated

emissions requirements only just met

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight converters fitted

long travel on handbrake lever

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2022 65,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 65,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake on height limits

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,492 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,322 miles

Most metal brake pipes corroding

Offside an nearside front suspension pressed steel hub components corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,200 miles

Headlamp mask/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,306 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,386 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp beam deflectors faded will need rhd headlamps or new deflectors for next mot

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,048 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,656 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 50,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,610 miles

rear number plate backing is starting to peel

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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T199 TCF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 78,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T199 TCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T199 TCF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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