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T905 TUP

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,215 mi
Last recorded9,215 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 TUP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,215 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,215 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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T905 TUP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Blue 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 T905 TUP, 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 T905 TUP registered?

T905 TUP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T905 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T905 TUP 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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