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R27 VLP

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,462 mi
Last recorded17,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 VLP
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,462 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 12,535 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 12,535 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 9,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 9,855 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,066 miles

Front slight cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,839 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 8,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 7,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 7,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,308 miles

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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R27 VLP is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R27 VLP, 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 R27 VLP registered?

R27 VLP is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R27 VLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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