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V490 EFG

1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)88,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 EFG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Auto (lhd)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 128,278 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 128,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,504 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 117,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 103,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 92,150 miles

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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V490 EFG is a 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V490 EFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V490 EFG?

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What year was V490 EFG registered?

V490 EFG is a 1999 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd), first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V490 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 EFG shows 6 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.

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