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W276 HBV

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

20,104 mi
Last recorded20,104 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 HBV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,104 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

advise front position lamp only 50% of lights working

advise oil leak near rear wheel area

advise slight bind front wwheel

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,791 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 18,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

n/s mirror cracked

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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W276 HBV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W276 HBV, 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.

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What year was W276 HBV registered?

W276 HBV is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W276 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W276 HBV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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