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W978 DAC

2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,565 mi
Last recorded16,565 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 DAC
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,565 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 16,535 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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W978 DAC is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 8,147 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W978 DAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W978 DAC registered?

W978 DAC is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W978 DAC safe to buy?

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