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V506 LGM

1999 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,209 mi
Last recorded8,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 LGM
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,143 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake binding slightly

rear brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,143 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake binding slightly

rear brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 5,455 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,739 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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V506 LGM is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V506 LGM, 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 V506 LGM registered?

V506 LGM is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V506 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V506 LGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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