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NK51 OAY

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,946 mi
Last recorded6,946 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 OAY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2010 6,946 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 3,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 1,428 miles

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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 OAY is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK51 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

NK51 OAY is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is NK51 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 OAY 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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