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Y438 GHC

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 GHC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,037 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 73,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,812 miles

Offside front tyre under inflated.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre under inflated.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,234 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,296 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,296 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

part of high level brake light inop

rear number plate startting to peel apart

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
3,759
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
Headlamp aim too low 46
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Y438 GHC is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,693 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 Pure Semi-auto(lhd) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y438 GHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y438 GHC registered?

Y438 GHC is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y438 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 GHC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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