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V165 FOT

1999 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,152 mi
Last recorded20,152 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 FOT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,920 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 11,920 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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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V165 FOT is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V165 FOT, 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 V165 FOT registered?

V165 FOT is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V165 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V165 FOT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V165 FOT have outstanding finance?

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