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Y389 NLE

2001 Sym Fiddle

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,524 mi
Last recorded15,524 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym Fiddle10,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 NLE
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,524 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,524 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,966 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,677 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Fiddle?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 1,058 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,058
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Tyre tread not clearly visible 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
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Y389 NLE is a 2001 Sym Fiddle in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,972 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y389 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Fiddle typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y389 NLE?

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What year was Y389 NLE registered?

Y389 NLE is a 2001 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y389 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y389 NLE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y389 NLE have outstanding finance?

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