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T131 RPL

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 RPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 157,534 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 154,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 150,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 144,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 133,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 133,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 132,858 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 111,293 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T131 RPL is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T131 RPL, 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 27 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 T131 RPL registered?

T131 RPL is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T131 RPL safe to buy?

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