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T490 LGO

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,633 mi
Last recorded35,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 LGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,800 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,598 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 19,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T490 LGO is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T490 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T490 LGO registered?

T490 LGO is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T490 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 LGO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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