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R201 OLJ

1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,906 mi
Last recorded2,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox12,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OLJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 2,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 1,362 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,362 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 1,355 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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R201 OLJ is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R201 OLJ registered?

R201 OLJ is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R201 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 OLJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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