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R857 VGC

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,550 mi
Last recorded2,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 VGC
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,550 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Speedo sender not secure and partially rotating around front wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 1,854 miles

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,854 miles

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

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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R857 VGC is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R857 VGC, 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 R857 VGC registered?

R857 VGC is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R857 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 VGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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