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V285 RBK

1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Silver Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)88,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 RBK
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Auto (lhd)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 79,447 miles

engine smokes when purged,lambda & hydrocarbons just within limits in time allowed!

offside front hub bearing becoming noisy

offside parkbrake cable poor condition

oil sump pan rusty,weeping

slight play steering both sides

Fail 22 Dec 2009 79,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine smokes when purged,lambda & hydrocarbons just within limits in time allowed!

offside front hub bearing becoming noisy

offside parkbrake cable poor condition

oil sump pan rusty,weeping

slight play steering both sides

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,174 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked & splitting through main tread groove

slight play nearside front lower balljoint & track rod end

Fail 18 Dec 2008 73,174 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked & splitting through main tread groove

slight play nearside front lower balljoint & track rod end

Pass 12 May 2008 69,347 miles

front number plate split

Pass 4 May 2007 62,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 62,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 55,467 miles

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

nsr tyre deteriorating

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)?

Based on 10,351 MOT tests across 1,120 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
3,905
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 542
Stop lamp not working 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 319
position lamp(s) not working 243
Headlamp aim too low 239
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V285 RBK is a 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) in Silver with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 88,380 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 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 542 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V285 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V285 RBK registered?

V285 RBK is a 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd), first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V285 RBK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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