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V916 EFT

1999 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,907 mi
Last recorded15,907 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Phantom11,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 EFT
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,907 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,907 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,625 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 15,625 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 2,896 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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V916 EFT is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V916 EFT, 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 V916 EFT registered?

V916 EFT is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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