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T729 HTR

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,820 mi
Last recorded11,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 HTR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,820 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 11,820 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,819 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 11,819 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,368 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,327 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 8,127 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,910 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,770 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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T729 HTR is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T729 HTR, 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 T729 HTR registered?

T729 HTR is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T729 HTR safe to buy?

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