MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
battery flat
rear brake need adjustment
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W357 PLJ is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 W357 PLJ, 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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How do I check the history of W357 PLJ?
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What year was W357 PLJ registered?
W357 PLJ is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 16 March 2000.
Is W357 PLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W357 PLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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