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BU02 OVW

2002 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,287 mi
Last recorded8,287 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Phantom10,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OVW
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 8,287 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 8,287 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 588 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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BU02 OVW is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,544 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 BU02 OVW, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 OVW registered?

BU02 OVW is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is BU02 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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