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S949 LGN

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,675 mi
Last recorded15,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 LGN
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 15,675 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,843 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 7 Apr 2008 7,433 miles

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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S949 LGN is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S949 LGN, 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 S949 LGN registered?

S949 LGN is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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