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V492 LGW

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,244 mi
Last recorded11,244 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 LGW
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,244 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

speedo cable broken

Fail 30 Jan 2007 11,244 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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V492 LGW is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 10,151 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 V492 LGW, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V492 LGW registered?

V492 LGW is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V492 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 LGW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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