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P536 XGJ

1997 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,012 mi
Last recorded6,012 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Firefox7,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 XGJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,012 miles

FRONT FORCKS BADLY PITTED

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,012 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 10,556 miles

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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P536 XGJ is a 1997 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 7,028 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 P536 XGJ, 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 29 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P536 XGJ registered?

P536 XGJ is a 1997 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P536 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 XGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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