Malaguti Yesterday Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Malaguti Yesterday reliable? We analysed 1,136 real MOT tests across 235 vehicles to find out.
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The Malaguti Yesterday is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Malaguti Yesterday.
Malaguti Yesterday Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Malaguti Yesterday. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Malaguti Yesterday MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Malaguti Yesterday to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Malaguti Yesterday Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Malaguti Yesterday fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Malaguti Yesterday Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Malaguti Yesterday owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Malaguti Yesterday MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Malaguti Yesterday year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 69 | 81.2% | 2,410 | 5,821 | 13,004 |
| 2001 | 206 | 77.7% | 3,518 | 6,080 | 10,376 |
| 2000 | 376 | 76.6% | 2,817 | 7,248 | 10,465 |
| 1999 | 318 | 75.8% | 5,604 | 9,237 | 13,982 |
| 1998 | 91 | 78.0% | 7,187 | 9,526 | 11,931 |
How Long Does a Malaguti Yesterday Last?
Based on 235 Malaguti Yesterday vehicles on UK roads.
Malaguti Yesterday Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Malaguti Yesterday MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Malaguti Yesterday
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.2% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 318 tests
The best year to buy a used Malaguti Yesterday is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.2% across 69 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Malaguti Yesterday Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaguti Yesterday THIS CAR | 76.7% | 1,136 | 7,451 mi | 28 yrs |
| Malaguti Phantom | 72.1% | 3,435 | 9,547 mi | 29 yrs |
| Malaguti Firefox | 73.1% | 2,944 | 7,595 mi | 29 yrs |
| Malaguti Maddison | 75.7% | 1,261 | 16,100 mi | 26 yrs |
| Lambretta Li 150 Special | 90.5% | 493 | 2,004 mi | 62 yrs |
Compared to the Malaguti Phantom (72.1% pass rate) and the Malaguti Firefox (73.1% pass rate), the Malaguti Yesterday outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Malaguti Yesterday has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.7% across 1,136 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Malaguti Yesterday are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (48 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (32), and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Malaguti Yesterday owner drives around 456 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Malaguti Yesterday models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.