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T953 SDU

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,159 mi
Last recorded12,159 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 SDU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,159 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2007 10,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,982 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2006 9,289 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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T953 SDU is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T953 SDU, 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 T953 SDU registered?

T953 SDU is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T953 SDU safe to buy?

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