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Y869 EDA

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,519 mi
Last recorded19,519 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 EDA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,519 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,519 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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Y869 EDA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y869 EDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y869 EDA registered?

Y869 EDA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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