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S871 KFX

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,590 mi
Last recorded10,590 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 KFX
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 10,585 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,022 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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S871 KFX is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 12,339 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 Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S871 KFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S871 KFX registered?

S871 KFX is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S871 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 KFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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