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HJ02 PWV

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,261 mi
Last recorded1,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 PWV
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 1,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 1,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 May 2014 1,261 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 1,250 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 1,245 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

clocks damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2010

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2010

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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HJ02 PWV is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 4,848 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 Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 PWV, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 PWV registered?

HJ02 PWV is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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