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W989 RPE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,445 mi
Last recorded45,445 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 RPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,296 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 38,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,081 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 44,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear n0 plate water marked

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,011 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,666 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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W989 RPE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W989 RPE, 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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What year was W989 RPE registered?

W989 RPE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W989 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W989 RPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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