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S627 ABR

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,299 mi
Last recorded18,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 ABR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2007

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 13,048 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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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S627 ABR is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S627 ABR, 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 S627 ABR registered?

S627 ABR is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S627 ABR safe to buy?

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