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W887 VGH

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

197,426 mi
Last recorded197,426 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 VGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 197,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 197,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 196,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 191,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 191,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 183,996 miles

Oil leak

covers preventing full test of engine componants

hand brake aplication unevern

n/s/f tyre wering on inner edge and in poor conditin

Fail 19 Jun 2014 183,996 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

covers preventing full test of engine componants

hand brake aplication unevern

n/s/f tyre wering on inner edge and in poor conditin

Pass 17 Jul 2012 154,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 133,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

long footbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2011 133,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Fail 8 Jun 2011 13,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Fail 5 May 2010 121,162 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 5 May 2010 121,162 miles

driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 14 May 2009 103,169 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 15,570 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 51,076 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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W887 VGH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 83,704 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 W887 VGH, 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 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W887 VGH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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