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Y229 XEV

2001 Sym Jungle

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,317 mi
Last recorded16,317 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Sym Jungle10,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 XEV
MakeSym
ModelJungle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,317 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,963 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,584 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Sym Jungle?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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Y229 XEV is a 2001 Sym Jungle 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 2001 Sym Jungle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 10,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Jungle fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y229 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jungle typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Sym Jungle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y229 XEV registered?

Y229 XEV is a 2001 Sym Jungle, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y229 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 XEV 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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