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P919 OLM

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 OLM
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,315 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,147 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,419 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,414 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,501 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 38,501 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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P919 OLM is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P919 OLM, 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 P919 OLM registered?

P919 OLM is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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