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WA58 HHO

2008 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 HHO
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 22,590 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 20,290 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 20,290 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,130 miles

Front disc corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 18,130 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front disc corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded had temporary repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 15,206 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,083 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,369 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 11,327 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 5,509 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 3,608 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,834 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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WA58 HHO is a 2008 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a Malaguti Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA58 HHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA58 HHO is a 2008 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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