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Y478 MCL

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,676 mi
Last recorded11,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 MCL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,804 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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Y478 MCL is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y478 MCL, 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.

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What year was Y478 MCL registered?

Y478 MCL is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y478 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 MCL shows 3 tests 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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