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V472 LUG

1999 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,389 mi
Last recorded15,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 LUG
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,389 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,389 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,626 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,513 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 12,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 12,039 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,082 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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V472 LUG is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V472 LUG, 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 V472 LUG registered?

V472 LUG is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V472 LUG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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