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W689 YRH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 YRH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,505 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,435 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,286 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,209 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,655 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim edge and tyre inner sidewall cracking 175/55r15 77t continental premium contact

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,714 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,518 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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W689 YRH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W689 YRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W689 YRH registered?

W689 YRH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W689 YRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W689 YRH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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