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V471 LUG

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,287 mi
Last recorded20,287 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 LUG
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,287 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Shark?

Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,554
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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V471 LUG is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 19,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Shark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V471 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Shark typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V471 LUG registered?

V471 LUG is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V471 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V471 LUG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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