MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
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Y242 EPT is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 Y242 EPT, 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 Y242 EPT registered?
Y242 EPT is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 8 August 2001.
Is Y242 EPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y242 EPT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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