MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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T778 SPT 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 T778 SPT, 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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T778 SPT is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 July 1999.
Is T778 SPT safe to buy?
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