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VX51 RNU

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,598 mi
Last recorded17,598 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 RNU
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,598 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 17,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,277 miles

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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VX51 RNU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper 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 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 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 VX51 RNU, 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 25 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 VX51 RNU?

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What year was VX51 RNU registered?

VX51 RNU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is VX51 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 RNU 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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