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T180 BSH

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,250 mi
Last recorded11,250 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 BSH
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 11,250 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 10,752 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear reg plate insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,332 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 10,332 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear tyre flat .

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,449 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,948 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 6,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 6,378 miles

REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

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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T180 BSH is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T180 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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T180 BSH is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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