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S382 UNE

1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,127 mi
Last recorded18,127 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox12,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 UNE
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,127 miles

Speedo not working

Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,127 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,107 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,103 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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S382 UNE is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S382 UNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S382 UNE registered?

S382 UNE is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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