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V65 DPV

1999 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,679 mi
Last recorded18,679 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 DPV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,132 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 18,116 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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V65 DPV is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V65 DPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V65 DPV?

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What year was V65 DPV registered?

V65 DPV is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 October 1999.

Is V65 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 DPV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V65 DPV have outstanding finance?

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