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PO58 LUJ

2008 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,182 mi
Last recorded24,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 LUJ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 24,182 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,083 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 9 Nov 2018 18,062 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 10 Nov 2017 15,509 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeves

Fail 10 Nov 2017 15,509 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s flat (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeves

Pass 7 Nov 2016 13,716 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 13,716 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,121 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2015 12,108 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 8,997 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 8,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2013 7,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 7,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,524 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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PO58 LUJ is a 2008 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO58 LUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO58 LUJ registered?

PO58 LUJ is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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