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W421 SDV

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,586 mi
Last recorded11,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 SDV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 11,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 11,586 miles

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 11,585 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 11,188 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 10,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,347 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 9,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 6,445 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,321 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 5,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2005 3,957 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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W421 SDV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 W421 SDV, 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 26 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W421 SDV registered?

W421 SDV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W421 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 SDV shows 16 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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