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X983 RFV

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,189 mi
Last recorded17,189 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 RFV
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,189 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,577 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 13,577 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 12,986 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,313 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 11,665 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,173 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 11,173 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 10,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 9,629 miles

Centre Front Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,942 miles

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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X983 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X983 RFV, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X983 RFV registered?

X983 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X983 RFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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