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T538 RBR

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,772 mi
Last recorded18,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 RBR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,772 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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T538 RBR is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T538 RBR, 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 T538 RBR registered?

T538 RBR is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T538 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 RBR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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