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W857 MHN

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 MHN
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,273 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) 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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W857 MHN is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W857 MHN, 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 W857 MHN registered?

W857 MHN is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W857 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W857 MHN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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