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T218 FVN

1999 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,694 mi
Last recorded17,694 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Phantom11,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 FVN
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,694 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 17,092 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 17,091 miles

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 14,877 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 May 2009 14,873 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 11,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,784 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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T218 FVN is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 11,000 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 T218 FVN, 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 27 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T218 FVN registered?

T218 FVN is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T218 FVN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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