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X728 ERA

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 ERA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,508 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,508 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 94,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,370 miles

beam benders fitted to headlights

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 68,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 64,128 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 64,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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
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X728 ERA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X728 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X728 ERA registered?

X728 ERA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X728 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X728 ERA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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