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V546 LDV

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,056 mi
Last recorded14,056 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 LDV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 14,056 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,056 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 10,670 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,670 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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V546 LDV 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 V546 LDV, 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 V546 LDV registered?

V546 LDV is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V546 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V546 LDV 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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