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Y303 KDB

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,047 mi
Last recorded4,047 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 KDB
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,047 miles

ball end missing off front brake lever

front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

rear brake disc scoured

rear pads close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2011 4,047 miles

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

ball end missing off front brake lever

front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

rear brake disc scoured

rear pads close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007
Pass 5 Nov 2005 136 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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Y303 KDB is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y303 KDB, 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 Y303 KDB registered?

Y303 KDB is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y303 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 KDB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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