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X998 XBV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 XBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 111,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,459 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 73,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 77 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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X998 XBV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X998 XBV, 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 X998 XBV registered?

X998 XBV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X998 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 XBV shows 7 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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