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Y229 PBD

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

340,369 mi
Last recorded340,369 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)51,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 PBD
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 340,369 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,039 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,741 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,092 miles

light switch sticky

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)?

Based on 4,504 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,000
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255
Stop lamp not working 230
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Headlamp aim too low 106
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 100
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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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Y229 PBD is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 24 April 2001.

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