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T417 FBL

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 FBL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing has play

off-side front wheel bearing has play

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,888 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,703 miles

NSF tyre - cut outer wall.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Top stop light - 2 bulbs not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,703 miles

NSF tyre - cut outer wall.

Top stop light - 2 bulbs not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 89,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 86,281 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front no plate cracked and start to discolour

Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,313 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 83,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

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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T417 FBL is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,631 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T417 FBL, 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 28 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 T417 FBL registered?

T417 FBL is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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