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R687 LJT

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,281 mi
Last recorded19,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 LJT
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 19,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 3,932 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 3,962 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 3,777 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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R687 LJT is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R687 LJT, 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 R687 LJT registered?

R687 LJT is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R687 LJT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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