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X521 JRX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 JRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 138,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,042 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 133,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 90,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 84,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 84,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 78,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear has uneve wear and on legal limit

offside rear tyre has outer wall damage.

Fail 11 Nov 2006 77,919 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres has damaged to them

Pass 12 Nov 2005 69,617 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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X521 JRX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X521 JRX, 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 X521 JRX registered?

X521 JRX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X521 JRX safe to buy?

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