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V457 DPW

1999 Sym Jungle

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,307 mi
Last recorded34,307 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Sym Jungle9,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 DPW
MakeSym
ModelJungle
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,889 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,418 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,418 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,043 miles

Front forks gaiters split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,043 miles

Front forks gaiters split

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,492 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 18,492 miles

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

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

left handguard loose

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 16,104 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 12,206 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,329 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jungle?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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V457 DPW is a 1999 Sym Jungle in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Sym Jungle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 9,862 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 Jungle fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V457 DPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V457 DPW registered?

V457 DPW is a 1999 Sym Jungle, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V457 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V457 DPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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