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S936 JMO

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,817 mi
Last recorded15,817 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 JMO
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,817 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,895 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 14,894 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,860 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headlight beam/ performance poor

rear light lense faded and slightly orange

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 14,503 miles

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

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

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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S936 JMO is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S936 JMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S936 JMO registered?

S936 JMO is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S936 JMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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