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V52 NJW

1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,125 mi
Last recorded7,125 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox10,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 NJW
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,125 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 7,125 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2011 2,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 1,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 840 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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V52 NJW is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 10,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V52 NJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V52 NJW registered?

V52 NJW is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V52 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 NJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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