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OU54 EPE

2005 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,660 mi
Last recorded23,660 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Phantom8,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 EPE
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 20,187 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,314 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,391 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 13,391 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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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OU54 EPE is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 8,450 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 OU54 EPE, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU54 EPE registered?

OU54 EPE is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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