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P135 RSX

1997 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,489 mi
Last recorded2,489 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 RSX
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 2,489 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,621 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,621 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,588 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,588 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,359 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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P135 RSX is a 1997 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Malaguti F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P135 RSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P135 RSX registered?

P135 RSX is a 1997 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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