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PE51 XBJ

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,347 mi
Last recorded3,347 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XBJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 3,347 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 617 miles

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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PE51 XBJ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,520 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 PE51 XBJ, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 XBJ registered?

PE51 XBJ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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