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T248 GBL

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 GBL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 103,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,502 miles

beam deflectors fitted

both rear tyres starting to get low

rear bumper loose not insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,704 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Fail 1 Oct 2010 89,704 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,762 miles

headlight lenses masked

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T248 GBL is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T248 GBL, 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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What year was T248 GBL registered?

T248 GBL is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T248 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 GBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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