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Y173 ARP

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 ARP
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2012 63,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,088 miles

air bag worning lamp on

n/s rear tyre, cracking and perishing to side wall, could not see cords at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,060 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

offside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,874 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,105 miles

engine oil leak

rear bumper loose

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,476 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,745 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,970 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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Y173 ARP is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y173 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y173 ARP registered?

Y173 ARP is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y173 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 ARP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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