MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Break close to reserve travel
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 SDF is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R978 SDF, 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 R978 SDF registered?
R978 SDF is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R978 SDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 SDF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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