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T292 MRJ

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,718 mi
Last recorded10,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 MRJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 10,718 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 10,678 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 10,386 miles

Front Tyre slightly going out of shape

Fail 7 Dec 2018 10,376 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake slightly contaminated with oil

Front Tyre slightly going out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2005 10,060 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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T292 MRJ is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T292 MRJ, 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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T292 MRJ is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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