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T537 RPL

1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe90,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT537 RPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 107,496 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 107,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 May 2017 107,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s parking brake cable casing corroded

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear bumper trims insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,463 miles

all coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has play

underside components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,555 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable hanging low + corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable hanging low + corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,040 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,726 miles

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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T537 RPL is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T537 RPL, 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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T537 RPL is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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