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X197 AVR

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,619 mi
Last recorded34,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)51,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 AVR
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 34,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 34,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 31,513 miles

Offside Front tyre age cracked

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 30,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,314 miles

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 21,627 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,997 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 20,980 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,834 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,726 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)?

Based on 4,504 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,000
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255
Stop lamp not working 230
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Headlamp aim too low 106
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 100
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X197 AVR is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X197 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X197 AVR registered?

X197 AVR is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X197 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 AVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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