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V181 ETA

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,846 mi
Last recorded49,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 ETA
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,276 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,276 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 1,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 1,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 1,429 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Shark?

Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,554
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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V181 ETA is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 19,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Shark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V181 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Shark typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V181 ETA?

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What year was V181 ETA registered?

V181 ETA is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V181 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 ETA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V181 ETA have outstanding finance?

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