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V280 JGS

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,030 mi
Last recorded163,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 JGS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 163,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 163,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 157,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 129,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 129,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,121 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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V280 JGS is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 83,704 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V280 JGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V280 JGS registered?

V280 JGS is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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