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R140 VNP

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,713 mi
Last recorded17,713 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 VNP
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,713 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 17,691 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,403 miles

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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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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