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T167 BSH

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,461 mi
Last recorded17,461 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 BSH
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,461 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,415 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,514 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,514 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,706 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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T167 BSH is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T167 BSH, 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 T167 BSH registered?

T167 BSH is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T167 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T167 BSH 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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