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X862 FCR

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,974 mi
Last recorded9,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 FCR
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 9,974 miles

Front 100/90-10 tyre perished

Front brake binding slightly

Oil light on

Rear 100/80-10 tyre perished

battery flat

Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,974 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Battery flat

Front (100/90-10) tyre perished

Front brake binding slightly

Oil light on

Rear (100/80-10) tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,972 miles

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

advise + lever travel on front brake

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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X862 FCR is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 X862 FCR, 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

How do I check the history of X862 FCR?

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What year was X862 FCR registered?

X862 FCR is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X862 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X862 FCR shows 4 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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