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V173 EDK

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,818 mi
Last recorded9,818 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 EDK
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,818 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 9,818 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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V173 EDK is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 69cc 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 V173 EDK, 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 V173 EDK registered?

V173 EDK is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V173 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 EDK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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