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S88 RFM

2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto47,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 RFM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,494 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 64,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 64,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,439 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,439 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall going out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers wiper blade split

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,404 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 31,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,606 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 18,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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S88 RFM is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 47,684 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 Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S88 RFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S88 RFM registered?

S88 RFM is a 2006 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is S88 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 RFM shows 15 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.

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