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RV02 PUJ

2002 Sym City Hopper

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,815 mi
Last recorded9,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PUJ
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,815 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 May 2015 9,815 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,136 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 9,136 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 8,779 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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RV02 PUJ is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 RV02 PUJ, 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 24 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 RV02 PUJ registered?

RV02 PUJ is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RV02 PUJ safe to buy?

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