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T513 HFV

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 HFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 115,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,437 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 97,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,659 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 79,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T513 HFV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T513 HFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T513 HFV registered?

T513 HFV is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T513 HFV safe to buy?

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