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HX53 NLO

2004 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,216 mi
Last recorded2,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2004 Malaguti Phantom7,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 NLO
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,216 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 2,215 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,902 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 6,902 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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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HX53 NLO is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX53 NLO, 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 HX53 NLO registered?

HX53 NLO is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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