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J777 JJX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 JJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel damaged

front discs corroded

n/s/f seat belt poor condtion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,761 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside headlight damp inside lens....

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside headlight damp inside lens....

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,911 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,911 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,884 miles

front disc inner faces poor condition and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 57,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2013 57,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,277 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f shock has slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,237 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front disc slightly deteriorated / pitted part inner surface....

offside headlamp damp inside....

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,237 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front disc slightly deteriorated / pitted part inner surface....

offside headlamp damp inside....

Pass 25 May 2010 42,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plates do not have dealer postcode or bsau number

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers + plastic undertray which prevents examination of certain items

Pass 29 May 2008 37,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,441 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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J777 JJX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J777 JJX, 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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J777 JJX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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