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T290 DGP

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,183 mi
Last recorded50,183 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advice front wipers

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,789 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T290 DGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T290 DGP registered?

T290 DGP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T290 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T290 DGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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