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S317 RVM

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,985 mi
Last recorded28,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 RVM
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 25,653 miles

Front Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,944 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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S317 RVM is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Silver 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 S317 RVM, 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 S317 RVM registered?

S317 RVM is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S317 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 RVM 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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