MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fork seals leaking
front tyre on limits
rear shocker very weak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
fork seals leaking
front tyre on limits
rear shocker very weak
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X208 MGH is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X208 MGH, 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 X208 MGH registered?
X208 MGH is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 13 September 2000.
Is X208 MGH safe to buy?
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