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W397 RPG

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RPG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 81,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 81,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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W397 RPG is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 RPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W397 RPG registered?

W397 RPG is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W397 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 RPG shows 3 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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