Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Ccm 604 E?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Ccm 604 E?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Ccm 604 E?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 Ccm 604 E reliable?

Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles, the 1999 Ccm 604 E has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Ccm 604 E?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ccm 604 E (1999)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

1999 Ccm 604 E

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 1999 Ccm 604 E. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 CCM 604 E passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average, with an 82.5% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally, and a reassuringly low 4% rate of dangerous defects. This is a reliable enough proposition on paper, though the median CarHunch score of 50 suggests middling overall condition across the cohort.

These cars are genuinely low-mileage survivors—a median of just 5,638 miles is unusually modest for a 25-year-old vehicle, which points to either careful garage storage or limited use. The typical failures are spread across 1.33 per car with 3.3 advisories, indicating routine wear rather than systemic problems; if you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on age-related rubber and electrics rather than expecting catastrophic issues.

We have limited data for the 1999 Ccm 604 E — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

82.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.33

Over 7.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 100 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Ccm 604 E vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,638

typical

3,220

low mileage

8,651

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Ccm 604 E vehicles fall between 3,220 and 8,651 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,220 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,220–8,651 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Ccm 604 Es sit.

⚠ Over 11,678 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Ccm 604 E — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 29% of 1999 Ccm 604 Es are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (29% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.33

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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