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T581 RGA

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,133 mi
Last recorded13,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 RGA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,964 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 9,955 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2005 8,666 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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T581 RGA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,942 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 T581 RGA, 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 27 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 T581 RGA registered?

T581 RGA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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