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NX51 JJF

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,606 mi
Last recorded16,606 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 JJF
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,606 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,606 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 14,470 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,470 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,665 miles

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

mirrors missing but not part of mot test

Pass 30 Dec 2006 8,936 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 8,936 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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NX51 JJF is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NX51 JJF, 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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NX51 JJF is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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