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V939 MGM

1999 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,628 mi
Last recorded34,628 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV939 MGM
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,628 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,349 miles

Ignition key very loose in lock and falls-out a lot!

Instrument panel glass opaque and barely readable.

Pass 18 May 2007 25,987 miles

rear tyre perished and split close to limits

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,207 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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V939 MGM is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V939 MGM, 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 V939 MGM registered?

V939 MGM is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 December 1999.

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