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W778 CRN

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 CRN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,186 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 131,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine was blowing smoke on emission test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,431 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 119,429 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre run flat damage to walls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,855 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,833 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 67,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 61,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 61,299 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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W778 CRN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 73,202 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W778 CRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W778 CRN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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