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W474 RBU

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,074 mi
Last recorded8,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 RBU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,074 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 8,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,167 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 7,167 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 2,796 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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W474 RBU is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 W474 RBU, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W474 RBU registered?

W474 RBU is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W474 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 RBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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