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S394 TBU

1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,231 mi
Last recorded5,231 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox12,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 TBU
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 5,231 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 4,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 3,510 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 3,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 2,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,104 miles

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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S394 TBU is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S394 TBU, 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 S394 TBU registered?

S394 TBU is a 1998 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S394 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S394 TBU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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