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Y981 GPN

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 GPN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 136,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 138,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 138,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 135,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 133,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 132,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers side rear wing damaged

front road spring corroded at top coil

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

turbo manifold cracked in two places & one retaining stud broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

large cracks in turbo / unrepairable punchture in nearside rear tyre / g/box oil leak /

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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Y981 GPN is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y981 GPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y981 GPN registered?

Y981 GPN is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 April 2001.

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