MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)
Front Lower Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Nearside Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R140 VNP is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom 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 1998 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 12,339 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 R140 VNP, 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 28 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R140 VNP registered?
R140 VNP is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R140 VNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R140 VNP 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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