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V253 DCC

1999 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,471 mi
Last recorded16,471 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 DCC
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,400 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 16,400 miles

Centre Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

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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V253 DCC is a 1999 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 15,466 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 V253 DCC, 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 27 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V253 DCC registered?

V253 DCC is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V253 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V253 DCC shows 3 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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