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V264 DAU

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

15,035 mi
Last recorded15,035 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV264 DAU
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 15,035 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,035 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 14,142 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,142 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 14,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 10,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 5,324 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,324 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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V264 DAU 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 44.4%.

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 V264 DAU, 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.

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What year was V264 DAU registered?

V264 DAU is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V264 DAU safe to buy?

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