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W348 RRU

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 RRU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,237 miles

Front brake discs pitted & corroded badly

Play in both front lower wishbone inner bushes

Steering damper leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,237 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)

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

Front brake discs pitted & corroded badly

Play in both front lower wishbone inner bushes

Steering damper leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,752 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inner & outer faces

Rear tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs pitted on inner & outer faces

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,442 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,709 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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W348 RRU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W348 RRU, 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 26 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 W348 RRU registered?

W348 RRU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W348 RRU safe to buy?

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