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T471 LAC

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,790 mi
Last recorded37,790 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 LAC
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,790 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 37,790 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,248 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 37,248 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 36,955 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,209 miles

THROTTLE SWITCH GEAR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,318 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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T471 LAC is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 10,879 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T471 LAC, 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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T471 LAC is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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