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P557 RAF

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,881 mi
Last recorded12,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 RAF
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,881 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 12,881 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P557 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 50%.

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 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 P557 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 P557 RAF registered?

P557 RAF is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P557 RAF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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