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T493 AHY

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,929 mi
Last recorded17,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 AHY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,929 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,874 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2012 15,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 8,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 4,278 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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T493 AHY is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T493 AHY, 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 T493 AHY registered?

T493 AHY is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T493 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T493 AHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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