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T540 FJT

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,665 mi
Last recorded38,665 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 FJT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 38,665 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

oil light is illuminated

Fail 17 May 2011 38,665 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

oil light is illuminated

Pass 18 May 2010 34,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,672 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 32,984 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 31,647 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 28,525 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,525 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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T540 FJT 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 T540 FJT, 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 T540 FJT registered?

T540 FJT is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T540 FJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 FJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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