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P751 UTL

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,771 mi
Last recorded17,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 UTL
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 9,867 miles

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

Nearside 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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P751 UTL is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P751 UTL, 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 P751 UTL registered?

P751 UTL is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P751 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 UTL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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