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Sym Jet (2008)

287 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Sym Jet

CarHunch analysed 287 real MOT records for the 2008 Sym Jet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average
80.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,910
typical mileage
8,028–17,532 middle half
15.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.35
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2008 Sym Jet

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Sym Jet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,028
low mileage
11,910
typical
17,532
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Sym Jet vehicles fall between 8,028 and 17,532 miles.

2008 Sym Jet — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).

177 12 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.35
Avg failures per vehicle
4.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Sym Jet

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 16.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.2%
    Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
  • 12.4%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 12.1%
    Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
  • 11.5%
    Exhaust slightly deteriorated
  • 10.2%
    Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
  • 9.5%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.

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