MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
THROTTLE SWITCH GEAR SLIGHTLY LOOSE
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
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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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What year was T471 LAC registered?
T471 LAC is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T471 LAC safe to buy?
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