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X898 HJM

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 HJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate poor

slight bind n/s/front wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2010 133,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate poor

slight bind n/s/front wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,690 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,558 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 73,212 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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X898 HJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X898 HJM, 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 X898 HJM registered?

X898 HJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X898 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 HJM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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