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T349 WPA

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 WPA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,138 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake caliper mounting worn

gear box very noisy

headlight in poor condition and discoloured

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,199 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

engine mount worn

front brake binding slightly

gearbox noisy

headlamp faded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 25,198 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

engine mount worn

gearbox noisy

headlamp faded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,919 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

frony tyre underinflated

gearbox noisy

headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

frony tyre underinflated

gearbox noisy

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,781 miles

front brake binding

front wheel/steering noisey

gearbox noisey

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,403 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

front brake pads slightly breaking up

rear wheel noisy - maybe gearbox bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2005 16,384 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyres slightly low on pressure

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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T349 WPA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T349 WPA, 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

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What year was T349 WPA registered?

T349 WPA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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