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W979 XPP

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,546 mi
Last recorded37,546 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 XPP
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,632 miles

Central Front Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 32,574 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Final drive noisy when rotated

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,045 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,969 miles

headlamp aim slightly high.

rear tyre valve rubber starting to perish.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,167 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre needs replacing. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,846 miles

front tyre wear uneven.has small bulges in the tread.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,846 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

front tyre wear uneven.has small bulges in the tread.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,846 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust system has been repaired,but will need to be replaced or repaired again in the near future.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,840 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,922 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,922 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,095 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 19,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 6,812 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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W979 XPP is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W979 XPP, 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 W979 XPP registered?

W979 XPP is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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