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X878 JRP

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 JRP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner wall has slight crakes

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,396 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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X878 JRP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X878 JRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X878 JRP?

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What year was X878 JRP registered?

X878 JRP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is X878 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 JRP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X878 JRP have outstanding finance?

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