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V388 NVW

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 NVW
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,877 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,877 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 23,659 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,050 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 14,832 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,996 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Red Devil?

Based on 1,485 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
951
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
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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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