MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
340,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.
light switch sticky
How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)?
Based on 4,504 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y229 PBD is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,166 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y229 PBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y229 PBD registered?
Y229 PBD is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 24 April 2001.
Is Y229 PBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y229 PBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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