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T208 FVN

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 FVN
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,319 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads need changing soon (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 14,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 14,906 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 12,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 9,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,238 miles

slight perish on front tyre slight perish on rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 9,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,452 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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T208 FVN is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T208 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T208 FVN registered?

T208 FVN is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T208 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 FVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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