MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Sym Red Devil?
Based on 1,485 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V388 NVW is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1999 Sym Red Devil models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,058 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 Red Devil fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V388 NVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Sym Red Devil typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym Red Devil is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V388 NVW registered?
V388 NVW is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is V388 NVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V388 NVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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