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S552 CTC

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,409 mi
Last recorded7,409 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 CTC
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 7,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 7,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake adjusted tightly with many washels

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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S552 CTC is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S552 CTC, 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 S552 CTC registered?

S552 CTC is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S552 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 CTC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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