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V866 LGF

1999 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,350 mi
Last recorded8,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Phantom11,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 LGF
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,350 miles

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

Front forks pitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,712 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front forks slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 7,712 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front forks slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 6,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 6,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,985 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

temporary repair on rear silence bracket, recomend attention

Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,941 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,485 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

slight dampness of oil on front fork seals

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 15,719 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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V866 LGF is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V866 LGF, 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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V866 LGF is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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