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Y246 RFH

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,146 mi
Last recorded17,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 RFH
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,146 miles

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

surface corrosion to both front suspension stachions

Fail 1 Oct 2014 17,146 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to both front suspension stachions

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,137 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

surface cracks to rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2013 17,137 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

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

surface cracks to rear tyre

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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Y246 RFH is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y246 RFH, 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 Y246 RFH registered?

Y246 RFH is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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