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NL52 VMU

2002 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,902 mi
Last recorded8,902 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Phantom10,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VMU
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 8,902 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 6,905 miles

Front tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2010 6,884 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,609 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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NL52 VMU is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL52 VMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL52 VMU registered?

NL52 VMU is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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