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V318 BNV

2000 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,904 mi
Last recorded14,904 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 BNV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 12,212 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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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V318 BNV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 V318 BNV, 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 26 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V318 BNV?

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What year was V318 BNV registered?

V318 BNV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V318 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V318 BNV 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.

Does V318 BNV have outstanding finance?

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