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Y171 GNH

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,875 mi
Last recorded48,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 GNH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,875 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split recomended new tyres

Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,861 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)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine management light on

advise engine missfire

advise rev counter not working

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,032 miles

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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Y171 GNH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 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 Y171 GNH, 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 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y171 GNH registered?

Y171 GNH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y171 GNH safe to buy?

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