MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Yesterday?
Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V697 DVG is a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1999 Malaguti Yesterday models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,237 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 Yesterday fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V697 DVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Malaguti Yesterday typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Malaguti Yesterday is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V697 DVG registered?
V697 DVG is a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday, first registered on 12 November 1999.
Is V697 DVG safe to buy?
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