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T252 XJL

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,599 mi
Last recorded21,599 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 XJL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 18,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,739 miles

How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?

Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
Tyre tread not clearly visible 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 87
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T252 XJL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym City Hopper fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T252 XJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym City Hopper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T252 XJL?

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What year was T252 XJL registered?

T252 XJL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T252 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 XJL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T252 XJL have outstanding finance?

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