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V480 JRL

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,942 mi
Last recorded9,942 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 JRL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,880 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 8,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 1,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 1,525 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 1,525 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 1,045 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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V480 JRL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V480 JRL, 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 V480 JRL registered?

V480 JRL is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V480 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V480 JRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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