MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W494 SFT is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W494 SFT, 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.
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What year was W494 SFT registered?
W494 SFT is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 24 August 2000.
Is W494 SFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W494 SFT shows 9 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.
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