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NK51 OAA

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,663 mi
Last recorded7,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 OAA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2008 7,663 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2008 7,663 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

unable to start machine

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 7,660 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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NK51 OAA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 NK51 OAA, 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 NK51 OAA registered?

NK51 OAA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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