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V527 DBL

1999 Mcc Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,087 mi
Last recorded63,087 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mcc Smart96,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 DBL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

a cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,966 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

a cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,129 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,208 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 48,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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V527 DBL is a 1999 Mcc Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 96,617 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V527 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V527 DBL registered?

V527 DBL is a 1999 Mcc Smart, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V527 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V527 DBL shows 9 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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