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S550 MGB

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,987 mi
Last recorded20,987 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 MGB
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 17,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,197 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 14,345 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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S550 MGB is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 10,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S550 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S550 MGB is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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