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J3 OJR

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OJR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,371 miles

front tyres edges worn (just legal)

front wheels camber needs checking

r/o/s fog lamp faded

slight play f/n/s lower swivel

windscreen slight damage

Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheels camber needs checking

r/o/s fog lamp slightly faded

w/screen slight damage

Fail 6 Nov 2008 106,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheels camber needs checking

r/o/s fog lamp slightly faded

w/screen slight damage

Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,616 miles

f/o/s roadwheel camber looks out of alignment

rear tyres edges worn

slight play lower swivels

steering wheel slightly out of alignment

Fail 8 Nov 2007 97,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

f/o/s roadwheel camber looks out of alignment

rear tyres edges worn

slight play lower swivels

steering wheel slightly out of alignment

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,170 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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J3 OJR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 70,485 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 Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J3 OJR registered?

J3 OJR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is J3 OJR safe to buy?

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