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S834 OFT

1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,760 mi
Last recorded15,760 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox12,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 OFT
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,760 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 15,760 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,572 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 12,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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S834 OFT is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S834 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S834 OFT is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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