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Y738 DDA

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,147 mi
Last recorded24,147 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 DDA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,937 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 16,937 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,305 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,559 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,559 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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Y738 DDA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y738 DDA, 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.

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What year was Y738 DDA registered?

Y738 DDA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y738 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 DDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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