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S933 VOP

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

24,853 mi
Last recorded24,853 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 VOP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,853 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,894 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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S933 VOP is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S933 VOP, 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 S933 VOP registered?

S933 VOP is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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