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Y581 PNH

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,003 mi
Last recorded20,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 PNH
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,003 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 19,998 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,394 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 14,326 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 7,443 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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Y581 PNH is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 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 Y581 PNH, 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 25 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 Y581 PNH?

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What year was Y581 PNH registered?

Y581 PNH is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y581 PNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 PNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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