MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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bike stand sticking outside of body work which may cause a hazzard to pedesrians/
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
bike stand sticking outside of body work which may cause a hazzard to pedesrians/
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
side stand has no return spring
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S281 NCU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 S281 NCU, 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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How do I check the history of S281 NCU?
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What year was S281 NCU registered?
S281 NCU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S281 NCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S281 NCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S281 NCU have outstanding finance?
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