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X985 RFV

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,282 mi
Last recorded5,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 RFV
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,282 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 5,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 5,173 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,288 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 2,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 416 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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X985 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X985 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 X985 RFV registered?

X985 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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