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Y948 ARL

2001 Sym Jet

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,519 mi
Last recorded21,519 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 ARL
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 21,519 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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Y948 ARL is a 2001 Sym Jet in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y948 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y948 ARL?

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What year was Y948 ARL registered?

Y948 ARL is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y948 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 ARL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y948 ARL have outstanding finance?

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