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NR04 AYF

2004 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,965 mi
Last recorded20,965 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Malaguti Firefox4,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 AYF
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,965 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,960 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 May 2009 20,950 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

unable to see brake fluid levels.

Pass 1 May 2008 14,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,144 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007
Fail 15 May 2007

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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NR04 AYF is a 2004 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2004 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 4,365 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 Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NR04 AYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NR04 AYF registered?

NR04 AYF is a 2004 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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