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W962 JOW

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,901 mi
Last recorded2,901 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 JOW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 2,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,901 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 1,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 1,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2006 1,879 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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W962 JOW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W962 JOW, 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 W962 JOW registered?

W962 JOW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is W962 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W962 JOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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