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P552 RAF

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,637 mi
Last recorded23,637 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 RAF
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,060 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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P552 RAF is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 12,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P552 RAF, 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 29 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P552 RAF registered?

P552 RAF is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P552 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 RAF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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