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OU51 TCV

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,714 mi
Last recorded7,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TCV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,783 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 May 2014 6,553 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 May 2014 6,553 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,866 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,866 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,159 miles

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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OU51 TCV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU51 TCV, 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 OU51 TCV registered?

OU51 TCV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is OU51 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 TCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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