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L844 GFJ

1994 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,345 mi
Last recorded15,345 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 GFJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,345 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 12,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2008 12,217 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,217 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

split in front mudguard. †exhaust cover trim insecure.

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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L844 GFJ is a 1994 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L844 GFJ, 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 32 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L844 GFJ registered?

L844 GFJ is a 1994 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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