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S268 CGX

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,681 mi
Last recorded10,681 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 CGX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 10,656 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 10,314 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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S268 CGX is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S268 CGX, 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 S268 CGX registered?

S268 CGX is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S268 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 CGX 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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