MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 of the 4 high level stop lamps does not work
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S480 XAG is a 1998 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 67,432 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S480 XAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S480 XAG?
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What year was S480 XAG registered?
S480 XAG is a 1998 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S480 XAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S480 XAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S480 XAG have outstanding finance?
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