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T387 VHO

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 VHO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 111,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,449 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 98,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,197 miles

play in offside rack end

play in nearside rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 85,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,601 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,722 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T387 VHO is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T387 VHO, 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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T387 VHO is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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