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SN51 EVU

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,285 mi
Last recorded15,285 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 EVU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2007 7,976 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2007 7,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,586 miles

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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SN51 EVU is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 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 SN51 EVU, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN51 EVU registered?

SN51 EVU is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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