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S83 NHG

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,224 mi
Last recorded1,224 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 NHG
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 1,224 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 1,222 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,853 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,987 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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S83 NHG is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Black 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 S83 NHG, 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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What year was S83 NHG registered?

S83 NHG is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S83 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 NHG shows 4 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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