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R869 FGJ

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,043 mi
Last recorded16,043 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 FGJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,043 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,399 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 4,399 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,201 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

number plate lamp cover missing

speedo cover deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 4,201 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

number plate lamp cover missing

speedo cover deteriorated

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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R869 FGJ is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R869 FGJ, 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 R869 FGJ registered?

R869 FGJ is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R869 FGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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