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D1 RNA

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 RNA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 73,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2016 73,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,964 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 4 May 2011 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 5 May 2010 71,889 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 71,889 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,554 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside sidelight (double light) inop

Offside wiperblade split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,296 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit !!!

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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D1 RNA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D1 RNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 RNA registered?

D1 RNA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is D1 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 RNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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