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W361 RNC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 RNC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

ns& osr ABS rings rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,023 miles

NSR Tyre starting to perrish on outer side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight [lay in os steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,390 miles

slight [lay in os steering rack joint

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,683 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

both rear lower shocker bushes split

Fail 30 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished

both rear lower shocker bushes split

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,899 miles

ns front and os front tyres walls splitting slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2009 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

ns & osf tyres, inside & outside walls splitting no canvas showing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,088 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,049 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns & osf tyres starting to split on inside side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,780 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,235 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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W361 RNC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 70,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W361 RNC, 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 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W361 RNC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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