MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V286 HEC is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V286 HEC, 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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How do I check the history of V286 HEC?
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What year was V286 HEC registered?
V286 HEC is a 1998 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is V286 HEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V286 HEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V286 HEC have outstanding finance?
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