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V896 RDN

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,223 mi
Last recorded77,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 RDN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,223 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,530 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,494 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,961 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

Fail 10 Nov 2009 72,961 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,173 miles

1/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,173 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,485 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT SEAT BELTS TWISTED 2/ REPAIR TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,454 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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V896 RDN is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 78,224 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V896 RDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V896 RDN registered?

V896 RDN is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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