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S162 NAJ

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,875 mi
Last recorded17,875 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 NAJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 17,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,898 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 16,883 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,079 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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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S162 NAJ is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S162 NAJ, 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 S162 NAJ registered?

S162 NAJ is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S162 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 NAJ shows 8 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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