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R775 VCC

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,488 mi
Last recorded12,488 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 VCC
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 12,488 miles

exhaust manifold bolts are missing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,488 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust manifold bolts are missing

rear brake lever in need of adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 5,882 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 5,842 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 4,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,874 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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R775 VCC is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R775 VCC, 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 R775 VCC registered?

R775 VCC is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R775 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 VCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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