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WJ02 LMY

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

534 mi
Last recorded534 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LMY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 1 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 154 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 3,860 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 3,743 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 3,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 3,653 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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WJ02 LMY is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 4,848 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 WJ02 LMY, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ02 LMY registered?

WJ02 LMY is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 LMY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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