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V553 GGB

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,699 mi
Last recorded29,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GGB
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,308 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,562 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 19,960 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,041 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 13,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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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V553 GGB is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V553 GGB, 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 V553 GGB registered?

V553 GGB is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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