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T849 SBL

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,743 mi
Last recorded11,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 SBL
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 9,740 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,956 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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T849 SBL is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T849 SBL, 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 T849 SBL registered?

T849 SBL is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T849 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T849 SBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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