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FH04 LPP

2004 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,448 mi
Last recorded19,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Malaguti Phantom7,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LPP
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2015 19,448 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,623 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,123 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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FH04 LPP is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 7,477 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 Malaguti Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH04 LPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH04 LPP registered?

FH04 LPP is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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