MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,390 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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R273 OAY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Blue 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 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 12,976 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 R273 OAY, 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 28 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R273 OAY registered?
R273 OAY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 28 July 1998.
Is R273 OAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R273 OAY 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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