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R429 SCK

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,478 mi
Last recorded17,478 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 SCK
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,556 miles

Both tyre treads contaminated.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,328 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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R429 SCK is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R429 SCK, 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 R429 SCK registered?

R429 SCK is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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