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S921 SJU

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,814 mi
Last recorded12,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 SJU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 12,740 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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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S921 SJU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S921 SJU, 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 S921 SJU registered?

S921 SJU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S921 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 SJU 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.

Does S921 SJU have outstanding finance?

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