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T716 EDP

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,510 mi
Last recorded11,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 EDP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 11,510 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 11,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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T716 EDP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow 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 T716 EDP, 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 T716 EDP registered?

T716 EDP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T716 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 EDP 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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