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T643 ARU

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,182 mi
Last recorded14,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT643 ARU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,182 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 12,283 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 9,840 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 9,840 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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T643 ARU 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 T643 ARU, 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 T643 ARU registered?

T643 ARU is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is T643 ARU safe to buy?

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