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FJ53 VNR

2003 Sym City Hopper

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,459 mi
Last recorded15,459 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Sym City Hopper8,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VNR
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,459 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,459 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,432 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 3,432 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 3,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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FJ53 VNR is a 2003 Sym City Hopper in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 FJ53 VNR, 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 23 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 FJ53 VNR registered?

FJ53 VNR is a 2003 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is FJ53 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 VNR 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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