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R642 NTO

1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,872 mi
Last recorded18,872 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox12,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 NTO
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,872 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

n/s fairing loose but does impeed stearing.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,872 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

n/s fairing loose but does impeed stearing.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,365 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 17,365 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R642 NTO is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R642 NTO, 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 R642 NTO registered?

R642 NTO is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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