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NJ03 BUW

2003 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,138 mi
Last recorded10,138 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Phantom6,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 BUW
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2008 10,138 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has a split on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,286 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2007 8,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre cracking on outer side walls

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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NJ03 BUW is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 6,074 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 NJ03 BUW, 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 23 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ03 BUW registered?

NJ03 BUW is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is NJ03 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 BUW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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